Definition of Lavoisier, Antoine Laurent in English:
Lavoisier, Antoine Laurent
proper nounlaˈvwʌzɪeɪlavwazjelävwäˈzyā
(1743–94), French scientist, regarded as the father of modern chemistry. He caused a revolution in chemistry by his description of combustion as the combination of substances with air, or more specifically the gas oxygen.
Definition of Lavoisier, Antoine Laurent in US English:
Lavoisier, Antoine Laurent
proper nounlävwäˈzyā
(1743–94), French scientist. He is regarded as the father of modern chemistry.