Thomson: Meaning and Definition of

Thom•son

Pronunciation: (tom'sun), [key]
— n.
  1. 1853–1937, U.S. inventor, born in England.
  2. 1892–1975, English physicist (son of Sir Joseph John): Nobel prize 1937.
  3. 1700–48, English poet, born in Scotland.
  4. (“B.V.”), 1834–82, English poet.
  5. 1861–1933, Scottish scientist and author.
  6. 1856–1940, English physicist: Nobel prize 1906.
  7. born 1896, U.S. composer and music critic.
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