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  1. Woodward, Bob Woodward, Robert Woodward, Robert Burns Woodwardnoun

    United States chemist honored for synthesizing complex organic compounds (1917-1979)

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    Robert Burns Woodward was a renowned American chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1965. He is best known for his advancements in the field of organic chemistry, particularly for his development of organic synthesis methods, which made it possible to construct complex organic molecules. Woodward's work in synthetic chemistry greatly contributed to the creation of several significant drugs. He was also instrumental in elucidating the structures of several natural products such as quinine, cholesterol, and vitamin B12. Woodward was not only admired for his exceptional technical abilities, but also for his artistic flair and presentation in chemistry.

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  1. Robert Burns Woodward

    Robert Burns Woodward was an American organic chemist. He is considered by many to be the preeminent organic chemist of the twentieth century, having made many key contributions to the subject, especially in the synthesis of complex natural products and the determination of their molecular structure. He also worked closely with Roald Hoffmann on theoretical studies of chemical reactions. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1965.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Robert Burns Woodward in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Robert Burns Woodward in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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    any of a class of organic compounds containing the cyano radical -CN
    A scholastic
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