boffin

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A scientist or engineer, especially one engaged in technological or military research
Very clever people are sometimes called boffins. A computer boffin is set to make £5million from his revolutionary photo technology
a scientist or technician engaged in military research
A boffin is a scientist, especially one who is doing research. The boffins of Imperial College in London think they may have found a solution. = egghead
{i} scientist or technical expert engaged in research (slang)
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