Ostwaldian

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adjective

Of or relating to Wilhelm Ostwald (1853–1932), Latvian chemist and philosopher, one of the founders of the field of physical chemistry.

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Meanings

adjectiveOstwaldian (comparative more Ostwaldian, superlative most Ostwaldian)

comparative more Ostwaldian · superlative most Ostwaldian

  1. Of or relating to Wilhelm Ostwald (1853–1932), Latvian chemist and philosopher, one of the founders of the field of physical chemistry.

Origin

Ostwald + -ian

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APA

Ostwaldian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Ostwaldian

MLA

“Ostwaldian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Ostwaldian. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Ostwaldian,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Ostwaldian.

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