Struve

American  

[stroo-vuh, shtroo-vuh] / ˈstru və, ˈʃtru və /

noun

1. Friedrich Georg Wilhelm von 1793–1864, Russian astronomer, born in Germany.

2. Otto, 1897–1963, U.S. astronomer, born in Russia (great-grandson of Friedrich Georg Wilhelm von Struve).

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Struve British  

/ ˈstruːvə /

noun

1. Otto. 1897–1963, US astronomer, born in Russia, noted for his work in stellar spectroscopy and his discovery (1937) of interstellar hydrogen

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Example Sentences

"Normally, an increased supply of iron in the Southern Ocean would stimulate algae growth, which increases the oceanic uptake of carbon dioxide," says lead author Torben Struve of the University of Oldenburg.

From Science Daily • Feb. 4, 2026

In 1962, the astronomer, Otto Struve pronounced Cecilia's PhD doctoral dissertation, "The most brilliant thesis ever written in astronomy".

From Scientific American • Jun. 22, 2023

Kristopher Struve last week echoed similar concerns, saying "it’s that ability to provide a warning to our national leadership, what that threat is" that concerns officials the most.

From Fox News • Oct. 26, 2021

It wasn’t long before Erik Struve Hansen, an executive producer for Danish Broadcasting Corporation, approached Gifford with an idea: Would he consider doing a documentary series for young adults?

From Washington Post • May 28, 2021

Struve began the work of whitewashing by starting a correspondence in the People's Flag; a few lines of this, mentioning the rush of visitors to the Exhibition, were reprinted in the Grey Bonnet.

From The Red Room by Strindberg, August