nernst

IPA: nˈɝnst

Root Word: Nernst

Used attributively to designate theories or equipment devised by or arising from the work of Walther Hermann Nernst (1864-1941), German chemist.

Examples of "nernst" in Sentences

The reverse process is known as the Nernst effect.
He is also known for developing the Nernst equation.
Nernst lamps did not use a glowing tungsten filament.
Nernst researched osmotic pressure and electrochemistry.
Nernst went on to work in electroacoustics and astrophysics.
He then went to Europe to study under Nernst and van't Hoff.
Nernst often used a form that avoided the concept of entropy.
I'm not at all clear what it is that Nernst may have claimed.
A Nernst lamp is used as the pumping means for a solid state laser.
By convention these features are identified on lunar maps by placing the letter on the side of the crater mid point that is closest to Nernst.