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William Merriam Burton, American chemist (born 1865)

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William Merriam Burton

American chemist

William Merriam Burton was an American chemist who developed a widely used thermal cracking process for crude oil.
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December 29

Day of the year

December 29 is the 363rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; two days remain until the end of the year.
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