Joliot–Curie

biographical name Jo·liot–Cu·rie \ˈzhȯl-ˌyō-kyu̇-ˈrē, -ˈkyu̇r-(ˌ)ē\

Definition of JOLIOT-CURIE

(Jean-) Frédéric 1900–1958 originally surname Joliot Fr. physicist

biographical name

Irène 1897–1956 formerly Irène Curie-Joliot, dau. of Marie & Pierre Curie & wife of prec. Fr. physicist

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