PASCAL, BLAISE


Meaning of PASCAL, BLAISE in English

Pas ‧ cal, Blaise /pæˈskæl, bleɪz/ BrE AmE

(1623–62) a French ↑ philosopher , ↑ mathematician , and ↑ physicist , known for his writing about religion, and for his many important scientific discoveries. His inventions include an early type of calculating machine and the ↑ barometer .

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.