Kirchhoff Gustav Robert

Kirch·hoff

 (kîr′kôf′, kîrKH′hôf), Gustav Robert 1824-1887.
German physicist noted for his research in spectrum analysis, optics, and electricity.
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Kirch·hoff

(kîr′kôf′), Gustav Robert 1824-1887.
German chemist who with Robert Bunsen discovered the elements cesium and rubidium. He also investigated the solar spectrum and researched electrical circuits and the flow of currents.
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