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Julius Robert von Mayer

Julius Robert von Mayer (November 25, 1814 - March 20, 1878) was a German physicist. He described the vital chemical process now referred to as oxidation as the primary source of energy for any living creature in 1842. His achievements were overlooked and the credit was given to James Joule 5 years later.

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