1. Swiss chemist who synthesized DDT and discovered its use as an insecticide (1899-1965) Noun
2. Swiss physicist who studied superconductivity (born in 1927) Noun
3. German physiologist and anatomist (1801-1858) Noun
4. German mathematician and astronomer (1436-1476) Noun
5. British philologist (born in Germany) who specialized in Sanskrit (1823-1900) Noun
6. United States geneticist who studied the effects of X-rays on genes (1890-1967) Noun
7. A reflective thinker characterized by quiet contemplation Noun
8. A heavy tool of stone or iron (usually with a flat base and a handle) that is used to grind and mix material (as grain or drugs or pigments) against a slab of stone Noun