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Asimov

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As·i·mov  (z-môv, -mv), Isaac 1920-1992.
Russian-born American scientist and prolific writer whose works include popular explanations of scientific principles and volumes of science fiction, including The Foundation Trilogy (1963).
Asimov [ˈæzɪmɒf]
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(Biographies / Asimov, Isaac (1920-1992) M, USnational of birth: Russian, WRITING: science-fiction writer, SCIENCE: chemist) Isaac. 1920-92, US writer and biochemist, born in Russia. His science-fiction works include Foundation Trilogy (1951-53; sequel 1982) and the collection of stories I, Robot (1950)
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Noun1.Asimov - United States writer (born in Russia) noted for his science fiction (1920-1992)
Isaac Asimov


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