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Dalton

Dalton

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A scientist from England who developed modern atomic theory
  • proper noun
  • /ˈdɔltən/
translation icon : John Dalton
  • On Monday night, the Bengals will rely on Andy Dalton more than they did the previous season.

Examples

  • We also interviewed former Secretary of the Navy John Dalton (October 22, 2009), who opposed the policy.

    Academic text (2011)

  • Last week, a clean pocket allowed QB Andy Dalton to throw a career-high four touchdown passes.

    Blog text (20)

  • And so it did turn out that Dalton was right.

  • Most people call me Dalton, sir.

    Road House (2024)

  • Well, what do you mean by that, Dalton?

    Reagan (2024)

  • Dr. Fox, this is Harry Dalton of the United States Geological Survey.

    Dante's Peak (1997)

  • When interviewed, Dalton was unable to recall additional details of the incident.

    Academic text (2011)

  • And but I want you to recognize here that Dalton didn't actually do any of these experiments himself.

  • Johnston's command, about forty-five thousand strong, was arrayed around the northwestern Georgia town of Dalton.

    Academic text (2007)

  • John Dalton was a pioneering scientist who formulated the modern atomic theory.

Surface Forms

Dalton main

Etymology

Dalton is the surname of John Dalton, the English scientist who developed modern atomic theory. The name comes from old words dale and tun, meaning 'valley' and 'settlement', so it originally meant a 'town in a valley', an image that can help you remember the scientist's name.