Haldane

biographical name

Hal·​dane ˈhȯl-ˌdān How to pronounce Haldane (audio)
-dən
J(ohn) B(urdon) S(anderson) 1892–1964 son of J.S. Haldane British biologist

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“Haldane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Haldane. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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