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ˈlæŋ myʊərlang·muir
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Langmuir, Irving Langmuirnoun
United States chemist who studied surface chemistry and developed the gas-filled tungsten lamp and worked on high temperature electrical discharges (1881-1957)
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langmuir
Langmuir is a term commonly used in the field of physical chemistry, named after the renowned American chemist Irving Langmuir. It could represent: 1. Langmuir Equation - An equation used to describe gas adsorption on solid surfaces and the behavior of monolayer surfaces. 2. Langmuir Isotherm - The mathematical relationship between the amount of gas adsorbed and the pressure of the gas. 3. Langmuir circulation - A natural phenomenon which involves surface wind rows on an ocean. 4. Langmuir Probe - A device that measures plasma electron temperature, electron densities, and electric potential. 5. Langmuir film - A one-molecule thick layer of molecules on the surface of a liquid or solid. The meaning of the term varies depending on its usage in scientific context.
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Langmuir
Langmuir is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that was established in 1985 and is published by the American Chemical Society. It covers research in the areas of surface and colloid chemistry. The title honors Irving Langmuir, winner of the 1932 Nobel Prize for Chemistry. The founding editor-in-chief was Arthur W. Adamson.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of langmuir in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of langmuir in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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