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Samuel Cate Prescott
1872Apr, 5

Samuel Cate Prescott

Samuel Cate Prescott, American microbiologist and chemist (d. 1962)
Samuel Cate Prescott (April 5, 1872 – March 19, 1962) was an American food scientist and microbiologist who was involved in the development of food safety, food science, public health, and industrial microbiology.

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