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Antoine Laurent Lavoisier

    26 sierpnia 1743 – 8 maja 1794
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    A New Foundation for Chemistry
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    • A New Foundation for Chemistry

      Antoine Lavoisier's Elementary Treatise on Chemistry, Preliminary Discourse and Part One

      • 180 stron
      • 7 godzin czytania

      Focusing on groundbreaking scientific principles, Lavoisier's Elementary Treatise on Chemistry established key concepts such as the constancy of weight in chemical reactions and the composition of water, while introducing a rational nomenclature for materials. The work is noted for its vivid and precise language, making complex ideas accessible. This new translation captures the original prose's energy, complemented by Howard Fisher's insightful commentary that aids in understanding the terminology and experimental methods used.

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