Dewar

dewar English + flask Etymology From en gd deòradh pilgrim, stranger, an occupational surname for a custodian of holy relics. It could also be an habitational surname, from Dewar, Scottish Borders. The flask is named for James Dewar, who is credited with its invention. Pronunciation en /ˈdjuːwə(ɹ)/ UK Proper noun ~ s en Scottish Gaelic. en unincorporated community co/Black Hawk County s/Iowa c/US. en city co/Okmulgee County s/Oklahoma c/US. Derived terms en dewar Dewar bulb Dewar bottle Dewar flask Dewar vessel Statistics According to the 2010 United States Census, Dewar is the 11168th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 2833 individuals. Dewar is most common among White (77.73%) and Black/African American (15.14%) individuals. Noun en eponyms A glass or metal double-walled flask for holding a liquid without much loss or gain of heat; a vacuum bottle or thermos. Generally used for scientific purposes and in particular for cryogenic work. Alternative forms en dewar Synonyms en Dewar bulb Dewar bottle Dewar flask Dewar vessel Translations dewar Further reading Anagrams en aderw Warde adrew drawe wader wared