Bowditch

Bow·ditch

B0426400 (bou′dĭch), Nathaniel 1773-1838. American mathematician and astronomer noted for his works concerning navigation.

(ˈbaʊ dɪtʃ)

n. Nathaniel, 1773–1838, U.S. mathematician, astronomer, and navigator.

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Bowditch - United States mathematician and astronomer noted for his works on navigation (1773-1838)Nathaniel Bowditch

standard navigational work, American Practical Navigator; so called from its compiler, Nathaniel Bowditch. [Am. Hist.: Hart, 97]See: Sea

(bō'dich), Henry P., U.S. physiologist, 1840-1911. See: Bowditch law, Bowditch effect.

Related to Bowditch: Bowditch effect

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