wollaston (Meaning)
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wollaston (n)
English chemist and physicist who discovered palladium and rhodium and demonstrated that static and current electricity are the same (1766-1828)
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wollaston Sentence Examples
- The Wollaston Prize is awarded annually by the Geological Society of London for outstanding contributions to geology.
- Wollastonite is a calcium silicate mineral that is often found in metamorphic rocks.
- William Hyde Wollaston was a British chemist and physicist who discovered several elements.
- Wollaston's wire is a thin, flat wire used in galvanometers.
- The Wollaston Medal is awarded by the London Geological Society for distinguished contributions to geology.
- Wollastonite is a common mineral in contact metamorphic zones.
- Wollaston's discovery of rhodium and palladium was a significant breakthrough in chemistry.
- Wollastonite is an important component in the production of ceramics and glass.
- William Hyde Wollaston was a founding member of the Royal Astronomical Society.
- Wollaston's invention of the camera lucida had a major impact on microscopy.
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English chemist and physicist who discovered palladium and rhodium and demonstrated that static and current electricity are the same (1766-1828)
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The Wollaston Prize is awarded annually by the Geological Society of London for outstanding contributions to geology.
Wollastonite is a calcium silicate mineral that is often found in metamorphic rocks.
William Hyde Wollaston was a British chemist and physicist who discovered several elements.
Wollaston's wire is a thin, flat wire used in galvanometers.
