DEWEY

Dewey, John Dewey

(noun) United States pragmatic philosopher who advocated progressive education (1859-1952)

Dewey, George Dewey, Admiral Dewey

(noun) a United States naval officer remembered for his victory at Manila Bay in the Spanish-American War

Dewey, Melvil Dewey, Melville Louis Kossuth Dewey

(noun) United States librarian who founded the decimal system of classification (1851-1931)

Source: WordNet® 3.1



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ALBUTEROL

(noun) a bronchodilator (trade names Ventolin or Proventil) used for asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inhalant forms; side effects are tachycardia and shakiness


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