1756 in science
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The year 1756 in science and technology involved some significant events.
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[edit] Chemistry
- Joseph Black describes how carbonates become more alkaline when they lose carbon dioxide, whereas the taking-up of carbon dioxide reconverts them.
[edit] Technology
- John Smeaton produces the first high-quality cement since Roman times, used in the construction of the third Eddystone Lighthouse (completed in 1759), following destruction of the second lighthouse by fire on December 2, 1755.
- Mayonnaise was invented by the French chef of the Duc de Richelieu.
[edit] Awards
- Copley Medal: Not awarded
[edit] Births
- June 4 - Jean-Antoine Chaptal, French chemist who named nitrogen in 1790 (died 1832)
- September 21 - John Loudon McAdam, road-engineer (died 1836)
- November 30 - Ernst Chladni, physicist (died 1827)
- December 26 - Bernard Germain Etienne de la Ville, Comte de Lacepede, naturalist (died 1825)
[edit] Deaths
- Jacques Cassini, astronomer (born 1677)
