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What does it mean?
This lists a book Thomson wrote about crystal structures in 1894.
In plain terms
It is a book title about crystals by Thomson.
What can you take from it?
Books show a scientist's specific areas of focus.

Where it applies

  • reading classics
  • studying crystals

Putting it to work

  • find old text
  • study crystal tactics

Questions to consider

  • What methods did he use for crystals?

Another view

This is a title, not spoken words.

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