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Frisch

noun

British physicist (born in Austria) who with Lise Meitner recognized that Otto Hahn had produced a new kind of nuclear reaction which they named nuclear fission; Frisch described the explosive potential of a chain nuclear reaction (1904-1979). Synonyms: Otto Frisch, Otto Robert Frisch.

Norwegian economist noted for his work in econometrics (1895-1973). Synonyms: Ragnar Anton Kittil Frisch, Ragnar Frisch.

Austrian zoologist noted for his studies of honeybees (1886-1982). Synonym: Karl von Frisch.

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... muss auf sein, Die Armen sind verstoeret, Ihr Seufzen dringt zu mir herein, Ich hab' ihr' Klag' erhoeret. Mein heilsam Wort soll auf dem Plan, Getrost und frisch sie greifen an Und sein ...

— The Hymns of Martin Luther • Martin Luther

Words linked to "Frisch" : animal scientist, Otto Robert Frisch, Ragnar Frisch, economic expert, Otto Frisch, nuclear physicist, economist, zoologist, Ragnar Anton Kittil Frisch, Karl von Frisch