Physicist James who contributed to the laws of thermodynamics Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, February 12, 2010 · 23-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, February 12, 2010.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 12, 2010 · 23-Down · 5 letters
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English physicist who established the mechanical theory of heat and discovered the first law of thermodynamics (1818-1889)
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