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Polytetrafluoroethylene
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a fluoropolymer discovered by Roy J. Plunkett (1910–1994) of DuPont in 1938. It was introduced as a commercial product in 1946 and (in an example of a ... > more -
Nitrous oxide
Nitrous oxide, also known as dinitrogen oxide or dinitrogen monoxide, is a chemical compound with chemical formula N2O. It is commonly known as laughing gas due to the exhilarating effects of ... > more -
May 2003 Tornado Outbreak Sequence
The May 2003 Tornado Outbreak Sequence in the United States was a series of tornado outbreaks that occurred from May 3 to May 11, 2003. There were 401 tornado reports in 19 states, 1,587 reports of ... > more
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