Charles Cagniard de la Tour

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Charles Cagniard de la Tour (1794–1870) was a French scientist and engineer known for his contributions to the field of thermodynamics and the study of gases. He is particularly noted for his experiments with gas liquefaction and the discovery of what is now called the "Cagniard de la Tour equation," which relates to the behavior of gases under pressure.

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