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Vocabulary Entry
ostwald
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A surname of German origin; also refers to a type of scientific principle related to Wilhelm Ostwald, a chemist known for his work in physical chemistry.
Example Sentences
"Ostwald was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1909."
"The Ostwald process is used in the production of nitric acid."
"Many scientists study the principles established by Ostwald in their research."
V
verb
To cause to undergo an Ostwald-type transformation or to apply Ostwald’s principles.
Example Sentences
"The researchers aimed to ostwald the solution to achieve better crystallization."
"They revised their methods to ostwald their results more reliably."
"In their experiments, they often need to ostwald compounds for accurate measurements."