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Böttger

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[bœt-guhr] / ˈbœt gər /

noun

  1. Johann Friedrich 1682–1719, German chemist.


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“When it comes to the actual issues, the two sides are not that far apart,” Professor Böttger said, referring to G.D.L. and Deutsche Bahn.

From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2024

The study indicates that inaccurate protein synthesis “is a key player in aging,” Böttger says.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 1, 2022

To test whether slip-ups during protein synthesis propel aging in mammals, molecular biologist Erik Böttger of the University of Zurich and colleagues genetically engineered mice to have error-prone ribosomes.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 1, 2022

By the 18th century, German alchemist Johann Friedrich Böttger discovered the formula, and hard-paste porcelain began being manufactured in Europe as well as in Asia.

From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2022

It looked very fine indeed, and Böttger had no fault to find with it until he took it up to put it on his head; then he observed that it was strangely heavy.

From The Story of Porcelain by Bassett, Sara Ware

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