dewar

noun, often capitalized

dew·ar | \ ˈdü-ər

How to pronounce dewar (audio)

also ˈdyü-\

Definition of dewar

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a glass or metal container made like a vacuum bottle that is used especially for storing liquefied gases

— called also Dewar flask

Dewar

biographical name

Dew·ar | \ ˈdü-ər

How to pronounce Dewar (audio)

, ˈdyü-\

Definition of Dewar (Entry 2 of 2)

Sir James 1842–1923 Scottish chemist and physicist

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Dewar needed a container that would resist changes in temperature, keeping his cold fluid cold without need for refrigerating equipment. — Patrick Di Justo, WIRED, "Science of BSG: Why So Sweaty on Demetrius?," 14 May 2008

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