Kolbe

American

[kawl-buh] / ˈkɔl bə /

noun

Georg 1877–1947, German sculptor.

Kolbe Scientific

/ kôl′bə /

German chemist who was the first to synthesize an organic compound from inorganic materials (1843–45). He also developed an electrolytic procedure for the preparation of alkanes, and in 1859 synthesized salicylic acid from coal tar, which laid the foundation for the development of aspirin.

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South Africa kept the scoreboard ticking and then had that individual bit of brilliance from Cheslin Kolbe.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2024

A new episode debuts weekly with the first four providing critical looks at Joan of Arc, John the Baptist, Sebastian and Maximilian Kolbe.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2024

Kolbe was shown yellow for a deliberate knock-on and Jordie Barrett called for the tee.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2023

Kolbe, who scored a try for the Springboks in the final against England four years ago, has been putting on scintillating displays on the wing during this year’s tournament in France.

From Washington Times • Oct. 27, 2023

Favoring bill for the relief of C. F. Kolbe.

From United States Government Publications, v. 8 Jan-Jun 1892 A Monthly Catalog by Compiled

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