Lord Todd

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A Scottish chemist who studied nucleic acids and won the 1957 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

proper noun

: Lord Todd

Lord Todd received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1957.

Examples

Lord Todd was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on nucleic acids.
The scientific contributions of Lord Todd have had a lasting impact on molecular biology.
Many chemists look up to Lord Todd as a pioneer in nucleic acid research.
The renowned Lord Todd made significant contributions to chemistry.
Lord Todd was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on nucleic acids.
Many chemists look up to Lord Todd as a pioneer in nucleic acid research.
The scientific contributions of Lord Todd have had a lasting impact on molecular biology.

Surface Forms

Lord Todd main

Morphology

Lord + Todd

This is a compositional proper-name phrase: 'Lord' (a noble title) + 'Todd' (a personal name). A B1 learner who knows the constituents will understand it refers to a person holding the title 'Lord' named Todd (even if they cannot infer the specific biographical details), so the meaning is transparent and non-idiomatic.

Etymology

Lord Todd can be remembered by picturing a Lord in a white lab coat, carefully studying tiny parts of life like DNA. He was a Scottish chemist who 'won the Nobel Prize' in 1957, so that clear image links the title Lord and the name Todd to this famous scientist.