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Osbourne Reynolds

Osbourne Reynolds (born August 23, 1842 - February 21, 1912) was an engineer and physicist known for his work in hydraulics and hydrodynamics.

Reynolds was born in Belfast in Ireland and died in Watchet[?] in Somerset.

Some biographical data:

The Reynolds number is named after him.



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