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dalton (Proper Noun)

Dalton is a surname, most famously associated with John Dalton, an English chemist and physicist who developed atomic theory. It can also refer to the unit of atomic mass, the dalton (Da), named in his honor.

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Think of 'Dalton' as 'D-Atom'. The 'D' stands for Dalton, and he is the father of the 'Atom' theory. Also, a 'Dalton' is...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'dalton' for weight in grams. → Using 'dalton' for atomic mass.

Spelling it 'Daulton'. → Dalton

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