eratosthenes
noun /,ɛrə'tɑsθə,niz/
- Definition
- Greek mathematician and astronomer who estimated the circumference of the earth and the distances to the Moon and sun (276-194 BC)
- Example
- 'eratosthenes' can be found in many classic books.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
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