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Sir Frederick Augustus Abel
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Born July 17, 1827 • Woolwich • England
Died September 6, 1902 (aged 75) • City of Westminster • England
Inventions cordite
Subjects Of Study flash point • petroleum • coal mining • explosive • guncotton

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ball bearing. Disassembled ball bearing. rotational friction Automobile Industry, Engineering, Industry, Machine Part, Metal Industry, Sphere, Steel, Wheel
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