Associations to the word «Hoffmann»

Dictionary definition

HOFFMANN, noun. Austrian architect known for his use of rectilinear units (1870-1956).
HOFFMANN, noun. German chemist (1818-1892).
HOFFMANN, noun. United States chemist (born in Poland) who used quantum mechanics to understand chemical reactions (born in 1937).
HOFFMANN, noun. German writer of fantastic tales (1776-1822).

Wise words

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