William Merriam Burton: References & Edit History
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| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anniversary information added. | Dec 25, 2025 | ||
| Anniversary information added. | Nov 13, 2025 | ||
| First paragraph modernization. | Feb 19, 2024 | ||
| Modified title of Web site: Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Biography of William Merriam Burton. | Feb 10, 2016 | ||
| Add new Web site: Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Biography of William Merriam Burton. | Nov 26, 2013 | ||
| Burton's contribution to thermal cracking clarified. | May 22, 2012 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Jul 20, 1998 |
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