GALILEO GALILEI
\ɡˌalɪlˈe͡ɪə͡ʊ ɡˈalɪlˌe͡ɪ], \ɡˌalɪlˈeɪəʊ ɡˈalɪlˌeɪ], \ɡ_ˌa_l_ɪ_l_ˈeɪ_əʊ ɡ_ˈa_l_ɪ_l_ˌeɪ]\
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Italian astronomer and mathematician who was the first to use a telescope to study the stars; demonstrated that different weights descend at the same rate; perfected the refracting telescope that enabled him to make many discoveries (1564-1642)
By Princeton University
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Italian astronomer and mathematician who was the first to use a telescope to study the stars; demonstrated that different weights descend at the same rate; perfected the refracting telescope that enabled him to make many discoveries (1564-1642)
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.