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Argand

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/ˈɑːɡənd/
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/ˈɑrɡənd/
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Translation of "argand" into Russian

Argand
Noun
raiting
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/ˈɑːɡənd/
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Argand
Argands pl
Аргандовая лампа
The Argand lamp was a significant improvement over previous oil lamps.
Аргандовая лампа была значительным улучшением по сравнению с предыдущими масляными лампами.

Definitions

Argand
Noun
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/ˈɑːɡənd/
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/ˈɑrɡənd/
A type of lamp invented by Aimé Argand in the 18th century, which uses a cylindrical wick and a glass chimney to produce a brighter and more efficient light than previous oil lamps.
The museum displayed an Argand lamp as part of its exhibit on historical lighting devices.
Argand
Adjective
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/ˈɑːɡənd/
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Relating to, employing, or designed for the Argand lamp or its type of burner.
The lighthouse was fitted with an Argand lantern in the early 1800s.
Argand
Proper noun
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/ˈɑːɡənd/
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A surname, especially that of Aimé Argand (1750–1803), Swiss inventor of the Argand lamp, or Jean-Robert Argand (1768–1822), Swiss mathematician known for the Argand diagram.
Jean-Robert Argand is remembered for the Argand diagram in complex analysis.