Kolbe

American

[kawl-buh] / ˈkɔl bə /

noun

Georg 1877–1947, German sculptor.

Kolbe Scientific

/ kôl′bə /

German chemist who was the first to synthesize an organic compound from inorganic materials (1843–45). He also developed an electrolytic procedure for the preparation of alkanes, and in 1859 synthesized salicylic acid from coal tar, which laid the foundation for the development of aspirin.

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A new episode debuts weekly with the first four providing critical looks at Joan of Arc, John the Baptist, Sebastian and Maximilian Kolbe.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2024

It was in the way his fellow wing Cheslin Kolbe, even smaller in stature, hoisted Will Jordan onto his shoulder and carried him back upfield.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2023

Wing Cheslin Kolbe will cover Faf de Klerk at scrum-half, having played "sweeper in sevens".

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2023

“I will just do the best I can to make sure I have a positive impact towards the team and contribute in any way I can,” said Kolbe.

From Washington Times • Oct. 27, 2023

In 1859, the colour-giving property of carbolic acid acquired industrial importance from a discovery made by Kolbe and Schmitt in Germany, and by Persoz in France.

From Coal and What We Get from It by Meldola, Raphael

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