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Definition of Arthur Holly Compton
1. Noun. United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy; his observation that X-rays behave like miniature bowling balls in their interactions with electrons provided evidence for the quantal nature of light (1892-1962).
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Literary usage of Arthur Holly Compton
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A New Guide to the Collections in the Library of the American Philosophical by J. Stephen Catlett (1987)
"... Arthur Holly Compton George W. Corner Kathrine G. Crutcher Richard B.
Cutler Henry R. Dean Edward De Maeyer Claude E. Dolman ..."
2. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"the importance of science's carefully tested finding —Arthur Holly Compton, Key
Reporter, February 1952 Around the chimney's base the roof looked eroded ..."
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