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Casimir Funk Quotes:

Casimir Funk quotes

Ocupation: Biochemist

Life: February 23, 1884 - November 19, 1967

Birthday: February 23

Death: November 19

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I must admit that when I chose the name, "vitamine," I was well aware that these substances might later prove not to be of an amine nature. However, it was necessary for me to choose a name that would sound well and serve as a catchword, since I had already at that time no doubt about the importance and the future popularity of the new field.

source: - Casimir Funk (1922). “The Vitamines”

Topics: Names, Doubt, Sound

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