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Empedocles

em·pe·doc·les

US/ɛmˈpɛdəˌkliːz/ uncommon

noun

1.

Greek philosopher who taught that all matter is composed of particles of fire and water and air and earth (fifth century BC)

Origin

From Ancient Greek Ἐμπεδοκλῆς (Empedoklês).

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