1938 in science
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The year 1938 CE in science and technology.

See also: 1937 in science, other events of 1938, 1939 in science and the list of years in science.

Chemistry

• April 6 - Roy J. Plunkett of DuPont accidentally discovers polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon

Awards

• Copley Medal: Niels Bohr
• Wollaston Medal for geology: Maurice Lugeon

Births

Deaths

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