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Ostwald in American English
ˈWilhelm (ˈvɪlhɛlm ) 1853-1932; Ger. chemist, born in Latvia

Ostwald in British English
noun: Wilhelm (ˈvɪlhɛlm ). 1853–1932, German chemist, noted for his pioneering work in catalysis. He also invented a process for making nitric acid from ammonia and developed a new theory of colour: Nobel prize for chemistry 1909

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