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The Clue

Scottish chemist (5 letter answer)

The Answer

DEWAR

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The answer DEWAR is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 900 puzzles.

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Definition

DEWAR as a noun:

1. (Dewar flask, Dewar) = vacuum flask that holds liquid air or helium for scientific experiments
2. (Dewar, Sir James Dewar) = Scottish chemist and physicist noted for his work in cryogenics and his invention of the Dewar flask (1842-1923)