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Vargo 22 Vocab

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(1847 - 1931) An American inventor and businessman who created the first electric light bulb in the 1870s. His “incandescent lamps” illuminated whole cities and made it possible to factories to remain productive after dark.   show
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(1874 - 1937) An Italian inventor who invented the radio in 1901. He was able to send a transmitted radio message from Britain to Canada, using Morse’s dot-and -dash code. He is known as the father of long distance radio transmission.   show
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(1812 - 1887) A German industrialist who inherited a steelmaking business from his father. He used coal and iron as well as ore shipping lines. He developed tools, railroad cars, and weapons from steel. He was known as the “The Cannon King”   show
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(1843 - 1910) A German physician who identified the bacteria that caused tuberculosis, a respiratory disease that claimed 30 million human lives in the 1800s. He is considered a founder of microbiology. He also won the Nobel Prize in 1905.   show
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(1822 - 1895) A French chemist and microbiologist who developed a vaccine for rabies and the process of pasteurization of milk. He also developed a vaccine for anthrax.   show
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(1827 - 1912) An English surgeon who discovered how antiseptics prevented infection. He insisted that surgeons wash their hands before operating and sterilize their instruments. He is considered the pioneer of antiseptic surgery.   show
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(1834 - 1900) A German engineer, industrial designer and industrialist. He is the pioneer of the internal combustion engines and automobile development. He invented the high speed petrol engine and the first four-wheel automobile.   show
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(1813 - 1898) An English engineer who in 1856, developed the process to purify iron ore and produce a new substance steel. Steel was lighter, harder, and more durable than iron.   show
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