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Joliot-Curie

Joliot-Curie

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A French scientist who discovered artificial radioactivity with his wife
  • proper noun
: Joliot-Curie
  • Frédéric Joliot-Curie was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1935 alongside his wife.

Examples

  • The discoveries of Joliot-Curie and his wife paved the way for advances in nuclear science.

  • Scientists today still reference the work of Joliot-Curie when discussing artificial radioactivity.

  • Frédéric Joliot-Curie was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

  • Did you know that Joliot-Curie worked with Marie Curie?

  • Frédéric Joliot-Curie was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1935 alongside his wife.

  • Scientists today still reference the work of Joliot-Curie when discussing artificial radioactivity.

  • The discoveries of Joliot-Curie and his wife paved the way for advances in nuclear science.

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Etymology

Joliot-Curie is a name made by joining two family names, Joliot and Curie. The Curie name is famous for work on 'radioactivity', so the name helps you remember that Joliot-Curie was a scientist who worked on artificial radioactivity.