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Wollaston

biographical name

Wol·​las·​ton ˈwu̇-lə-stən How to pronounce Wollaston (audio)
William Hyde 1766–1828 English chemist and physicist

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“Wollaston.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Wollaston. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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