Top Quotes & Sayings by Homer Burton Adkins

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American chemist Homer Burton Adkins.
Last updated on November 22, 2024.
Homer Burton Adkins

Homer Burton Adkins was an American chemist who studied the hydrogenation of organic compounds. Adkins was regarded as top in his field and a world authority on the hydrogenation of organic compounds. Adkins is known for his wartime work, where he experimented with chemical agents and poisonous gasses. Renowned for his work, Adkins eventually suffered a series of heart attacks and died in 1949.

Basic research is like shooting an arrow in the air and, where it lands, painting a target. — © Homer Burton Adkins
Basic research is like shooting an arrow in the air and, where it lands, painting a target.
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