Thomson

American  

[tom-suhn] / ˈtɒm sən /

noun

1. Elihu, 1853–1937, U.S. inventor, born in England.

2. Sir George Paget, 1892–1975, English physicist (son of Sir Joseph John): Nobel Prize 1937.

3. James, 1700–48, English poet, born in Scotland.

4. James B.V., 1834–82, English poet.

5. John Arthur, 1861–1933, Scottish scientist and author.

6. Sir Joseph John, 1856–1940, English physicist: Nobel Prize 1906.

7. Virgil, 1896–1989, U.S. composer and music critic.

8. Sir William. Kelvin, 1st Baron.

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Thomson British  

/ ˈtɒmsən /

noun

1. Sir George Paget, son of Joseph John Thomson. 1892–1975, British physicist, who discovered (1927) the diffraction of electrons by crystals: shared the Nobel prize for physics 1937

2. James. 1700–48, Scottish poet. He anticipated the romantics' feeling for nature in The Seasons (1726–30)

3. James, pen name B.V. 1834–82, British poet, born in Scotland, noted esp for The City of Dreadful Night (1874), reflecting man's isolation and despair

4. Sir Joseph John. 1856–1940, British physicist. He discovered the electron (1897) and his work on the nature of positive rays led to the discovery of isotopes: Nobel prize for physics 1906

5. Roy, 1st Baron Thomson of Fleet. 1894–1976, British newspaper proprietor, born in Canada

6. Virgil. 1896–1989, US composer, music critic, and conductor, whose works include two operas, Four Saints in Three Acts (1928) and The Mother of Us All (1947), piano sonatas, a cello concerto, songs, and film music

7. Sir William. See (1st Baron) Kelvin

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Thomson Scientific  

/ tŏm′sən /

1. British physicist who discovered the electron in 1897. While experimenting with cathode rays, he deduced that the particles he observed were smaller than an atom. Thomson also made noteworthy studies of the conduction of electricity through gases. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for physics in 1906.

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Example Sentences

She was supported through her diagnosis and treatment at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust by consultant gynaecologist Angus Thomson, and the trust's Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain team.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Her daughter, Robyn Thomson, said it was vital the public knew to seek urgent treatment if scratched or bitten by an animal abroad, as only immediate medical attention can prevent the disease developing.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Thomson explained to the jury how family and staff had to wear gloves, masks, visors and aprons when they were with her mother but she said they "held her hand during her final breaths".

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Thomson said it was vital the public were made aware that they must seek urgent medical advice if they were scratched or bitten by an animal abroad.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Joey DeLucca and Ed Thomson were standing at the doorway of room 145, handing out crisp, clean copies of The Landry News.

From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements