(noun) United States chemist noted for discovering the series of chemical reactions in photosynthesis (1911-). Synonyms: Melvin Calvin.
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(noun) Swiss theologian (born in France) whose tenets (predestination and the irresistibility of grace and justification by faith) defined Presbyterianism (1509-1564). Synonyms: John Calvin, Jean Cauvin, Jean Caulvin, Jean Chauvin.