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Swan, Sir Joseph Wilson

Pronunciation: /swɒn/

Definition of Swan, Sir Joseph Wilson
  • (1828–1914), English physicist and chemist. He devised an electric light bulb in 1860 and in 1883 he formed a partnership with Thomas Edison to manufacture it.

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