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salk

/sɔːlk/

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noun

/sɔːlk/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к конкретному человеку, обычно фамилия личности, известной своим вкладом в науку или медицину.

A proper noun referring to a specific person, typically a surname of an individual known for their contributions to science or medicine.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Jonas SalkB2formalamerican

    An American virologist and medical researcher who developed the first successful polio vaccine.

    ruДжонас Солк

    • Jonas Salk developed the polio vaccine in the 1950s.
    • Salk's work saved millions of children from paralysis.
    • The Salk Institute for Biological Studies was named after him.