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Gibbs

biographical name \ˈgibz\

Definition of GIBBS

James 1682–1754 British architect
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Gibbs

biographical name

Definition of GIBBS

J(osiah) Willard 1839–1903 Am. math. & physicist

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4 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. Gibbs
  2. Gibbs free energy
  3. Gibbs-Helmholtz equation
  4. Gibbs's mole
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