Millikan Definition

millikan
noun
  1. United States physicist who isolated the electron and measured its charge (1868-1953)

"Millikan" in song lyrics

See how millikan is used in real songs:

  • "brian millikan"
    AOL — AOL
  • "abrams millikan"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "millikan"

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