
FAQ About Marie-Anne Paulze Lavoisier

What notable translations did Marie-Anne Paulze Lavoisier perform?
Marie-Anne Paulze Lavoisier is well known for translating Richard Kirwan’s "Essay on Phlogiston," a pivotal work in the rejection of the phlogiston theory, and other key scientific texts by Joseph Priestley and Henry Cavendish. Her translations played a crucial role in shaping the modern field of chemistry by providing critical access to new scientific ideas and discoveries.