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Davy
[dey-vee]
noun
Sir Humphry, 1778–1829, English chemist.
Davy
/ ˈɪɪ /
noun
Sir Humphry. 1778–1829, English chemist who isolated sodium, magnesium, chlorine, and other elements and suggested the electrical nature of chemical combination. He invented the Davy lamp See Davy lamp
Davy
British chemist who was a pioneer of electrochemistry. By means of electrolysis Davy isolated several elements, including sodium and potassium (1807), and barium, boron, calcium, and magnesium (1808). He also proved that diamonds are a form of carbon.
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The Right Rev Dorrien Davies, the Bishop of St Davids, said: "It is a special treasure of the Welsh language and we are honoured to have it in St Davids Cathedral."
Stephen, who attended the investiture along with his mum Joan and sisters Karen Murray and Christine Davies, said his dad's honour had been "a long time coming".
"End of life care in Wales is at breaking point," said Senior Policy Manager Natasha Davies.
Showrunner and head writer Russell T Davies has previously said that no decision would be made on commissioning the next series until this series had been broadcast.
Karen Davies, who founded Purple Shoots to provide credit for people turned away by mainstream lenders, said banks were "missing out a big talent pool".
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