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James Dewar

Scottish chemist and physicist (1842–1923)

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Lived 1842–1923, aged 81United Kingdom
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    1842–1923
    Aged 81
  • Awards
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Updated 2026-06-10

Sir James Dewar was a Scottish chemist and physicist. He is best known for his invention of the vacuum flask, which he used in conjunction for his research into the liquefaction of gases. He also studied atomic and molecular spectroscopy, working in these fields for more than 25 years. Dewar was nominated for the Nobel Prize 8 times — 5 times in Physics and 3 times in Chemistry — but he was never so honoured.

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