Hahn

American  

[hahn] / hɑn /

noun

1. Otto, 1879–1968, German chemist: Nobel Prize 1944.

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Hahn British  

/ haːn /

noun

1. Kurt. 1886–1974, German educationalist. During the Nazi era he escaped to Britain, where he founded Gordonstoun School (1935) and helped to establish the Duke of Edinburgh's award scheme

2. Otto (ˈɔto). 1879–1968, German physicist: discovered the radioactive element protactinium with Meitner (1917); with Strassmann, demonstrated the nuclear fission of uranium, when it is bombarded with neutrons: Nobel prize for chemistry 1944

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Hahn Scientific  

/ hän /

1. German chemist who investigated radioactive elements and helped discover several new ones. His research on the irradiation on uranium and thorium with neutrons led to the 1938 discovery of nuclear fission.

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Example Sentences

County supervisor named Kenneth Hahn wrote the first of almost 15 years’ worth of letters to the big carmakers.

From Los Angeles Times

The outdoor sessions take place every first Sunday at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area and feature free chiropractic adjustments and healthy food vendors.

From Los Angeles Times

Hahn’s announcement follows months of fan-casting, pleading and enthusiasm as speculation swirled around her potential involvement in the upcoming film.

From Los Angeles Times

“We need a lot more of this, but this will show people that it can be done,” said Hahn, who pushed for the project.

From Los Angeles Times

"Human language is shaped by the realities of life around us," says Michael Hahn.

From Science Daily