Antoine Lavoisier

proper noun

Meaning

A French nobleman and chemist central to the 18th-century chemical revolution. He is recognized for identifying oxygen and hydrogen and for helping to construct the metric system.

Examples

Antoine Lavoisier revolutionized scientific methodology by emphasizing precise quantitative measurements in chemical experiments.
The work of Antoine Lavoisier remains a cornerstone of modern chemistry education.

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Antoine Lavoisier

proper noun

Pronunciation: ænˈtwɑːn ləˈvwɑːzieɪ

Definition

A French nobleman and chemist central to the 18th-century chemical revolution. He is recognized for identifying oxygen and hydrogen and for helping to construct the metric system.

Examples

Antoine Lavoisier revolutionized scientific methodology by emphasizing precise quantitative measurements in chemical experiments.
The work of Antoine Lavoisier remains a cornerstone of modern chemistry education.

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