Baekeland
[ beyk-land; Flemish bah-kuh-lahnt ]
/ ˈbeɪkˌlænd; Flemish ˈbɑ kəˌlɑnt /
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Le·o Hen·drik [lee-oh -hen-drik; Flemish ley-oh -hen-drik], /ˈli oʊ ˈhɛn drɪk; Flemish ˈleɪ oʊ ˈhɛn drɪk/, 1863–1944, U.S. chemist, born in Belgium: developed Bakelite.
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How to use Baekeland in a sentence
Bakelite is a substitute for hard rubber or amber, invented by the eminent chemist Dr. Baekeland.
America's Munitions 1917-1918|Benedict CrowellBaekeland was a Belgian chemist, born at Ghent in 1863 and professor at Bruges.
Creative Chemistry|Edwin E. Slosson
Scientific definitions for Baekeland
Baekeland
[ bāk′lănd′ ]
Belgian-born American chemist who in 1907 developed Bakelite, the first plastic to harden permanently after heating. Originally used as an insulator, his invention proved to be a versatile and inexpensive material for manufacturing products such as telephones, cameras, and furniture.
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