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James Dewar

British scientist

Died when: 80 years 188 days (966 months)
Star Sign: Virgo

 

James Dewar

Sir James Dewar FRS FRSE (20 September 1842 – 27 March 1923) was a British chemist and physicist.He is best known for his invention of the vacuum flask, which he used in conjunction with research into the liquefaction of gases.

He also studied atomic and molecular spectroscopy, working in these fields for more than 25 years.


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