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Quotation from Elements of Chemistry by Antoine Lavoisier
“We cannot deny that this name appears somewhat extraordinary; but this must be the case with all new terms, which cannot be expected to become familiar until they have been some time in use.”
Elements of Chemistry, Part I, Ch. IV, trans. Robert Kerr
Lavoisier defends the name azote for the part of the air that cannot support life.
Citation: "We cannot deny that this name appears somewhat extraordinary; but this must be the case with all new terms, which cannot be expected to become familiar until they have been some time in use." — Antoine Lavoisier, Elements of Chemistry, Part I, Ch. IV, trans. Robert Kerr. (id lavoisier-elements-of-chemistry-q5)
Portrait: David - Portrait of Monsieur Lavoisier (cropped), Jacques-Louis David, Public domain.
