Deaths on March 27

James Dewar

Died on March 27, 1923

James Dewar, Scottish chemist and physicist (b. 1842)

Sir James Dewar (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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Deaths on March 27

James Dewar

Died on March 27, 1923

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