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Foucault

Foucault Meaning & Definition
Foucault Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Foucault?

[n] French physicist who determined the speed of light and showed that it travels slower in water than in air; invented the Foucault pendulum and the gyroscope (1819-1868)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Foucault: Jean Bernard Leon Foucault

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See Also | physicist

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