Meissner
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A German physicist: Refers to Walther Meissner, a German physicist known for his work in low-temperature physics, particularly the discovery of the Meissner effect in superconductivity.
- A German anatomist: Refers to Georg Meissner, a German anatomist and physiologist known for his histological discoveries, including Meissner's corpuscles in the skin.
Usage Examples
Proper noun (Physicist):
- The Meissner effect is a fundamental property of superconductors.
- Meissner and Ochsenfeld discovered the expulsion of magnetic fields from superconductors in 1933.
Proper noun (Anatomist):
- Meissner's corpuscles are sensory receptors for light touch.
- The histology textbook described the structure identified by Georg Meissner.
Advanced Usage
"Meissner effect": The complete expulsion of a magnetic field from the interior of a superconductor when it transitions to the superconducting state.
- The demonstration of the Meissner effect proves a material is a superconductor, not just a perfect conductor.
"Meissner's corpuscle" (also called a tactile corpuscle): A type of nerve ending in the skin that is sensitive to light touch.
- Meissner's corpuscles are abundant in the fingertips, lips, and other sensitive areas.
Variants and Related Words
- Meissnerian (adj): Pertaining to or discovered by either Walther or Georg Meissner.
- The Meissnerian corpuscle is named for the anatomist.
Synonyms
- Walther Meissner (for the physicist): No direct synonym; the full name is used for specificity.
- Georg Meissner (for the anatomist): No direct synonym; the full name is used for specificity.
Related Terms and Phrases
Meissner-Ochsenfeld effect: The full name for the Meissner effect, acknowledging both discoverers.
- The Meissner-Ochsenfeld effect was a landmark discovery in condensed matter physics.
Meissner's plexus (Submucous plexus): A network of nerves in the gastrointestinal tract wall, named for Georg Meissner.
- Meissner's plexus is involved in regulating secretions in the gut.
Noun
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German physicist (1882-1974)
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German anatomist (1829-1905)
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