dalton

¹

[ dawl-tn ]

noun

, Physics.

1. atomic mass unit.

Dalton

²

[ dawl-tn ]

noun

1. John, 1766–1844, English chemist and physicist.
2. Robert, 1867–92, U.S. outlaw in the West.
3. a city in NW Georgia.
4. a male given name.

Dalton

¹

/ ˈdɔːltən /

noun

1. DaltonJohn17661844MEnglishSCIENCE: chemistSCIENCE: physicist John. 1766–1844, English chemist and physicist, who formulated the modern form of the atomic theory and the law of partial pressures for gases. He also gave the first accurate description of colour blindness, from which he suffered

dalton

²

/ ˈdɔːltən /

noun

1. another name for atomic mass unit

dalton

¹

/ dôl′tən /

1. See atomic mass unit

Dalton

²

1. British chemist whose pioneering work on the properties of the atmosphere and gases led him to formulate the atomic theory. Dalton's theory stipulates that all matter is made up of combinations of atoms, the atoms of each element being identical. These atoms can be neither created nor destroyed, but chemical reactions take place through their rearrangement.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dalton¹

First recorded in 1935–40; named after J. Dalton

Word History and Origins

Origin of dalton¹

C20: named after John Dalton

Example Sentences

Dalton Knecht was once ignored by NBA teams with draft picks ahead of the Lakers.

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Almost 11 months ago to the date, Dalton Knecht was in his worst slump of the season.

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Dalton Knecht can’t seem to miss from three-point range en route to tying an NBA rookie record and scoring 37 points as the Lakers defeat the Utah Jazz.

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And while he’s not the league’s most valuable, in the Lakers 124-118 win against the Utah Jazz in NBA Cup pool play, no one meant more than Dalton Knecht.

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The Lakers believe they got a steal with the 17th overall pick in the draft in Dalton Knecht, who has provided a big impact when getting to start.

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