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William Grove

1811–1896 · Physics

Known For

The fuel cell of 1839 — hydrogen and oxygen recombining over platinum to make electricity and water — a century and a half before anyone wanted one.

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Open on the People shelf — the interactive card, the filters, and everything alongside it.

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