Lewis

Le·wis

(lū'wis),

Gilbert N., U.S. chemist, 1875-1946.
See also: Lewis acid, Lewis base, second law of thermodynamics.

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Le·wis

(lū'wis),

W. L., U.S. chemist, 1878-1943. See: lewisite.

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Le·wis

(lū'wis),

Ivor, Welsh surgeon who in 1946 reported to the Royal College of Surgeons a two-stage esophagectomy by laparotomy and right thoracotomy, performed today as one procedure. See: Ivor Lewis esophagectomy.