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William Henry Perkin
British chemist known for his accidental discovery of the first synthetic dye (1838–1907)
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Note on the action of bromine on acetic acid. / by W.H. Perkin and B.F. Duppa.
Perkin, William Henry, Sir, 1838-1907.
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Date: 1857
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Science Britannica. Part 3 Clear blue skies.
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Date: 2013
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On the action of bromine on acetic acid. / by W.H. Perkin and B.F. Duppa.
Perkin, William Henry, Sir, 1838-1907.
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Date: [1858]
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