Fabry

/ (French fabri) /

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noun

Charles (ʃarl). 1867–1945, French physicist: discovered ozone in the upper atmosphere

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Words nearby Fabry

fabricator, Fabricius, fabric softener, Fabrikoid, Fabritius, Fabry, fabular, fabulate, fabulist, fabulous, fac.

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How to use Fabry in a sentence

Alexander Fabry presents a handy guide to the mind-bending new science.
Welcome to the Multiverse!|Alexander Fabry|February 11, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Alexander Fabry presents a handy guide to mind-bending new science.
Welcome to the Multiverse!|Alexander Fabry|February 11, 2011|DAILY BEAST
A gentlewoman, named Fabry, with her aged mother and other females of the family, had taken refuge in the cellar of her mansion.
The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. X (of X) - America - II, Index|Various
I am going to cable to Fabry to return at once; but while waiting we must persuade these young men to get to work.
Nobody's Girl|Hector Malot

Fabry's office was a large room where several draughtsmen were standing up before their drawings, arranged on high inclined desks.
Nobody's Girl|Hector Malot
When she heard Fabry and Mombleux speaking of the manager she realized how much she had to fear this man.
Nobody's Girl|Hector Malot
He had been so closely connected with her in the good work that had been done, for Fabry had superintended everything.
Nobody's Girl|Hector Malot