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I. (noun)
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Meaning:
Swedish chemist remembered for his invention of dynamite and for the bequest that created the Nobel prizes (1833-1896)
Synonyms:
Alfred Bernhard Nobel; Alfred Nobel; Nobel
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Instance hypernyms:
chemist (a scientist who specializes in chemistry)
altruist; philanthropist (someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being)