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Also Known As	Paul-Marie-Eugène Vieille
Born	September 2, 1854 • Paris • France
Died	January 14, 1934 (aged 79) • Paris • France
Inventions	Powder B
Subjects Of Study	nitrocellulose • shock wave • smokeless powder

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ball bearing. Disassembled ball bearing. rotational friction Automobile Industry, Engineering, Industry, Machine Part, Metal Industry, Sphere, Steel, Wheel

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