prominent scientist

collocation in English

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prominent
adjective
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/ˈprɒm.ɪ.nənt/us
/ˈprɑː.mə.nənt/
very well known ...
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scientist
noun[C]
uk
/ˈsaɪən.tɪst/us
/ˈsaɪən.tɪst/
an expert who studies or works in one of ...
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The lecture is delivered by aprominentscientistin the field of space science.
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Oja is aprominentscientistin the area of artificial neural networks.
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Its authors stated that they had conducted their survey largely through interviews, but also thanked a few prominent scientists and doctors for their help.
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Brilliant psychiatry research establishment employee is the mostprominentscientistin this field, using her alter-ego to infiltrate the dreams of others and treat their illnesses.
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Melvin was aprominentscientistwhose groundbreaking theories on ocean currents are still the benchmark today.
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At first, for security reasons, many prominent scientists were barred from defense-related projects, which delayed progress in these fields.
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Without acknowledgment by a critical mass of prominent scientists of the widening gap between various theoretical constructs, such a modest meeting would not even take place.
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It included prominent scientists in this country.
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Applicants, carefully selected by challenging examinations and personal interviews, would be taught by, and work together with, prominent scientists.
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Polygenist evolution views however continued into the early 20th century, and still found support amongst prominent scientists.
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Several prominent scientists, philosophers, and bloggers have been interviewed for the site.
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This statement was originally signed by the 62 prominent scientists listed below.
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For five years, she edited the writing of some of the most prominent scientists and engineers in their respective fields.
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The petition was followed by a letter of support signed by more than 30 prominent scientists.
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These prominent scientists have helped improve the quality of life throughout the world by their dedication to revolutionize the engineering and medical fields.
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Many prominent scientists argued that the system was futile.
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Currently, the research council comprises 21 prominent scientists.
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Several prominent scientists and archaeologists also filed suit, to block the reinterment of the remains.
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He was one of the prominent scientists who suggested that a reductionist view of nature will fail to explain complex features.
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