EKMAN

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

Swedish oceanographer who recognized the role of the Coriolis effect on ocean currents (1874-1954)

Synonyms:

Ekman; Vagn Walfrid Ekman

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

oceanographer (a scientist who studies physical and biological aspects of the seas)

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