Synonyms for rutherford
ˈrʌð ər fərd, ˈrʌθ-ruther·ford

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1. rutherfordnoun

   Synonyms:
   megabecquerel

2. Rutherfordnoun

   from a place where there was once a settlement in the Scottish borders.

   Synonyms:
   megabecquerel

Princeton's WordNet

1. rutherfordnoun

   a unit strength of a radioactive source equal to one million disintegrations per second

2. Rutherford, Daniel Rutherfordnoun

   British chemist who isolated nitrogen (1749-1819)

3. Rutherford, Ernest Rutherford, First Baron Rutherford, First Baron Rutherford of Nelsonnoun

   British physicist (born in New Zealand) who discovered the atomic nucleus and proposed a nuclear model of the atom (1871-1937)

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1. • Chemist
   • Physicist
   • Radioactivity Unit

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1. List of known nicknames for "Rutherford":

   R. Rudolpho Jr.

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1. Foreign Minister Stephane Dion:

   We look forward to Mr. Rutherford being able to return to Canada and reunite with his family and loved ones.

2. Foreign Minister Stephane Dion:

   Canada is very pleased that efforts undertaken to secure the release of Colin Rutherford from captivity have been successful, we look forward to Mr. Rutherford being able to return to Canada and reunite with his family and loved ones.

3. Mike Sullivan:

   We felt as though, if we were a team that could play fast in every aspect of the game, that could be our competitive advantage on some of our opponents, i thought Jim Rutherford did a tremendous job in acquiring some guys along the way that enhanced that speed for us.

4. Greg Rutherford:

   I won't shy away from saying I always put a lot of pressure on Greg Rutherford, i will go into the Olympic Games expecting to win the Olympic Games. It is just how I see it and it's no disrespect to everybody else because there are some very good jumpers there.

5. Ronn Torossian:

   From a brand perspective, I think many Americans will have empathy for Kelly Rutherford, this actress fighting for her children is something which is a very personal matter, and something which will have very little impact on her career.