Edward Adam (11 October 1768 – 11 November 1807[1]) was a French chemist who, beginning in 1800 while studying at Montpellier, invented various still modifications to improve chemical rectification,[2][3][4][5] upon which the industrialization of the manufacture of products such as liquor have since been based.[6]
Edward Adam | |
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 Illustration of a statue of Edward Adam built in Montpellier, designed by Gabriel-Vital Dubray | |
| Born | 11 October 1768 Rouen, France |
| Died | 11 November 1807 (aged 39) Montpellier, France |
| Known for | Still modifications to improve chemical rectification |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Chemistry |