Huxley
['hʌksli]
Definition
(noun.) English biologist and a leading exponent of Darwin's theory of evolution (1825-1895).
(noun.) English writer; grandson of Thomas Huxley who is remembered mainly for his depiction of a scientifically controlled utopia (1894-1963).
(noun.) English physiologist who, with Alan Hodgkin, discovered the role of potassium and sodium ions in the transmission of the nerve impulse (born in 1917).
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Examples
- Facing Huxley with a smiling insolence, he begged to know, _was it through his grandfather or grandmother that he claimed his descent from a monkey_? H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- In June, 1859, Professor Huxley gave a lecture before the Royal Institution on the Persistent Types of Animal Life. Charles Darwin. On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.
- Professor Huxley guessed at 400,000,000 years. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Huxley turned to his neighbour, and said, 'The Lord hath delivered him into my hands. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
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