meitner n Swedish physicist (born in Austria) who worked in the field of radiochemistry with Otto Hahn and formulated the concept of nuclear fission with Otto Frisch (1878-1968) Synonym(s) Meitner Lise Meitner
News & Articles meitner Giants of Science: Lise Meitner, involuntary mother of the atomic bomb Lise Meitner could well be the most inspiring example of success in the face of sexism in the scientific community since Hypatia. July 17, 2013 - Geek.com