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Definition
Isaac Newton, the English scientist who discovered universal gravitation and formulated the laws of motion.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the historical figure Isaac Newton, often appearing in science education or when discussing physics concepts. It is treated as a proper noun and does not take a measure word in the way common nouns do, though one might use 位 if referring to him as a person.
Examples
Newton is a very famous scientist in the field of physics.
Do you know how Newton discovered gravity?
Related words
Common phrases
Newton's laws of motion
Newtonian mechanics
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