Auguste (oɡyst). 1884–1962, Swiss physicist, whose study of cosmic rays led to his pioneer balloon ascents in the stratosphere (1931–32)
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his twin brother, Jean Félix (ʒɑ̃ feliks). 1884–1963, US chemist and aeronautical engineer, born in Switzerland, noted for his balloon ascent into the stratosphere (1934)
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(pɪˈkɑrd; French piˈkaʀ)
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Auˈguste (ɔˈgyst) 1884-1962; Swiss physicist in Belgium: known for balloon ascents into the stratosphere & descents in a bathyscaph
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Jean Féˈlix (ʒɑ̃ feɪˈliks) 1884-1963; U.S. chemist & aeronautical engineer, born in Switzerland: also known for balloon ascents: twin brother of Auguste