Fraunhofer

American  

[froun-hoh-fer, frou-uhn-hof-er, froun-hoh-fuhr] / ˈfraʊnˌhoʊ fər, ˈfraʊ ənˌhɒf ər, ˈfraʊnˌhoʊ fər /

noun

1. Joseph von 1787–1826, German optician and physicist.

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Fraunhofer British  

/ ˈfraunhoːfər /

noun

1. Joseph von (ˈjoːzɛf fɔn). 1787–1826, German physicist and optician, who investigated spectra of the sun, planets, and fixed stars, and improved telescopes and other optical instruments

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Example Sentences

The world record of 23.64 per cent has been measured by the independent institute Fraunhofer ISE in Germany.

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2024

“The approach offers great potential” to speed up the search for better smelling consumer products, adds Andreas Grasskamp, a neurobiologist who studies perception at the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging.

From Science Magazine • Aug. 30, 2023

Its chair, Hans-Martin Henning of the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, said Germany’s efforts to improve energy efficiency were being undone by higher consumption, such as from larger homes and increased mobility.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 4, 2022

According to researchers from Fraunhofer Society, a German research institute, it has to do with the way that altitude and air travel enhance or diminish our relative senses.

From Salon • Jul. 30, 2022

Fraunhofer, however, did not execute this wish, on the ground that the mechanical difficulties were too great.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various