avogadro

/ɑːvɒˈɡɑːdroʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

an Italian physicist who formulated the Avogadro’s law, stating that equal volumes of gases at the same temperature and pressure contain equal numbers of molecules.

“The scientist’s discovery of Avogadro’s law revolutionized the field of chemistry.”

2. proper noun

Avogadro, Amedeo, a full name of the Italian physicist.

“The famous Italian physicist Avogadro was the one who discovered Avogadro’s law.”

3. adjective

relating to or denoting the Avogadro’s law or number.

“Avogadro’s constant is a fundamental constant in chemistry.”

Synonyms

  • Italian physicist
  • chemist