Argonne
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- proper noun
- /ɑrˈɡɒn/
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Argonne
- He was chair of the mechanical engineering department at Ryerson University and worked for Argonne National Laboratory and Finland's Imatra Power Co.
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"People are taking these guesses and not capturing the uncertainties associated with them," said Seth Darling, an Argonne researcher and lead author of the paper, which looks at levelized cost of energy calculations for utility-scale projects.
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Argonne also sponsors "Newton," an electronic computer bulletin board enabling teachers and students to "ask questions of scientists, discuss teaching methods, and share ideas for experiments." (1998, p. 2).
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He currently serves on the Review Committee for the Nuclear Engineering Division of Argonne National Lab.
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Argonne is also planning a test site at the Illinois Tollway's headquarters outside of Chicago, Darling said.
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Argonne established the educational Network Consortium in 1995, permitting 55 percent of Illinois teachers Internet access.
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His career spans 34 years in teaching and research at Notre Dame, Purdue, Duke, and Argonne National Laboratory.
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Argonne National Laboratory, which can be reached at 9700 South Cass Avenue, Argonne, IL 60439, is operated by the University of Chicago for the U.S. Department of Energy.
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The village of Argonne in Wisconsin is known for its peaceful atmosphere and natural surroundings.
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Families often visit Argonne to enjoy hiking and camping in the nearby wooded areas.
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Located in Forest County, Argonne offers a charming small-town experience for its residents and visitors.
Compounds
A forest in France where American and German soldiers fought in a large 1918 World War I battle
A large 1918 American attack led by General Pershing, the biggest US operation in World War I
A major 1918 American attack during World War I that pushed German troops back in northeast France
A large American attack in World War I that helped push back German soldiers
A large Allied attack in World War I where American troops pushed German armies back
Surface Forms
Etymology
Argonne is also the name of a small village in Wisconsin that was named after the French Argonne region. A helpful way to remember it is to think of settlers using the name of a famous forest or battle to give their new town a connection to the old country.