- 1756 in science
The year 1756 in
science andtechnology involved some significant events.Chemistry
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Joseph Black describes howcarbonates become morealkaline when they losecarbon dioxide , whereas the taking-up of carbon dioxide reconverts them.Technology
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John Smeaton produces the first high-qualitycement since Roman times, used in the construction of the thirdEddystone Lighthouse (completed in 1759), following destruction of the second lighthouse by fire onDecember 2 ,1755 .
*Mayonnaise was invented by the French chef of the Duc de Richelieu.Awards
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Copley Medal : Not awardedBirths
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June 4 -Jean-Antoine Chaptal , Frenchchemist who namednitrogen 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)Deaths
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Jacques Cassini ,astronomer (born 1677)
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