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Robert Angus Smith | |
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| Born | 15 February 1817 |
| Died | 12 May 1884 (aged 67) |
| Alma mater | University of Glasgow |
| Occupation | chemist |
| Employer | Royal Manchester Institution |
Robert Angus Smith FRS (15 February 1817 – 12 May 1884), commonly referred to as Angus Smith,[1] was a Scottish chemist, who investigated numerous environmental issues. He is known for his research on air pollution in 1852, in the course of which he discovered what came to be known as acid rain. He is sometimes referred to as the 'Father of Acid Rain'.[2][3][4][5]
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