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ostwald

/ˈɒst.vɑːld/

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noun

/ˈɒst.vɑːld/C1formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к немецкому химику (1853-1932), известному своим вкладом в физическую химию, включая процесс Оствальда и концепцию катализа.

A proper noun referring to a German chemist (1853-1932), known for his contributions to physical chemistry, including the Ostwald process and the concept of catalysis.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formalscientific

    Friedrich Wilhelm Ostwald was a German chemist and philosopher, known for his work in physical chemistry and the Ostwald process.

    ruНемецкий химик

    • Ostwald received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1909.
    • The Ostwald process is used to produce nitric acid.
    • His work on catalysis and chemical equilibrium was groundbreaking.