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Definition of Ernest Walton
1. Noun. Irish physicist who (with Sir John Cockcroft in 1931) first split an atom (1903-1995).
Generic synonyms: Nuclear Physicist
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ernest Walton
Literary usage of Ernest Walton
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events, with Documents, Narratives by Frank Moore, Edward Everett (1862)
""Wounded, Ernest Walton, seaman. The men who escaped state that the boat on the
shore had two casks in her. We were unable to secure her. ..."
2. The History of the Navy During the Rebellion by Charles Brandon Boynton (1867)
"Wounded—Ernest Walton, seaman. The men that escaped state that the boat on shore
had two casks in in her; we were unable to secure her ..."
3. The Jurist by Great Britain, Great Britain Courts (1858)
"... and Ernest Walton Ledger, at Melbourne, Victoria, merchants, under the style
or firm of Droege, Faithful!, & Ledger), April 17 at 1, and May 12 at 12, ..."
4. Merchant Taylors' School Register, 1871-1900 by Merchant Taylors' School, London (England), William Baker (1907)
"27 April 1870, s. of Ernest Walton and Ellen, Merchant, Erith. Left 1885.—Some
time sheep-farming in Wellington, NZ Afterwards in corn trade in London. ..."
5. Senate Documents, Otherwise Publ. as Public Documents and Executive by United States Congress. Senate (1862)
"Wounded—Ernest Walton, seaman. I immediately opened fire, throwing shell into
the cover that sheltered the enemy. After four or five rounds they ..."
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