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Sir James Dewar

Sir James Dewar was a Scottish chemist and physicist known for his work in cryogenics and the study of low-temperature phenomena. He is particularly famous for inventing the Dewar flask, also known as the vacuum flask or thermos.

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Scottish chemist and physicist renowned for his work in cryogenics and low-temperature phenomena.

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• Sir James Dewar made significant contributions to the field of cryogenics.

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Inventor of the Dewar flask, a vacuum flask used for keeping beverages hot or cold.

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• The Dewar flask, invented by Sir James Dewar, revolutionized the way we store and transport liquids.

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