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Huygens

Huygens (name) means a Dutch surname, notably borne by physicist Christiaan Huygens. Example: “Huygens made major advances in the study of light and probability.”

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A Dutch surname, notably borne by physicist Christiaan Huygens.
"Huygens made major advances in the study of light and probability."
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What does “Huygens” mean?

The word “Huygens” means a Dutch surname, notably borne by physicist Christiaan Huygens.

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Here is “Huygens” used in a sentence: “Huygens made major advances in the study of light and probability.”

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“Huygens” is a name.

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"Huygens" (name) means a Dutch surname, notably borne by physicist Christiaan Huygens.

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