1756 in science
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The year 1756 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.
See also: 1755 in science, other events of 1756, 1757 in science and the list of years in science.
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Chemistry
- Joseph Black describes how carbonates become more alkaline when they lose carbon dioxide, whereas the taking-up of carbon dioxide reconverts them
Technology
- John Smeaton produces the first high-quality cement since Roman times, used in the construction of the Eddystone lighthouse
Awards
- Copley Medal: Not awarded
Births
- September 21 - John Loudon McAdam, road-engineer (died 1836)
- December 26 - Bernard Germain Etienne de la Ville, Comte de Lacepede, naturalist (died 1825)
- Ernst Chladni, physicist (died 1827)
- Jean Chaptal, French chemist who named nitrogen in 1790 (died 1832)
Deaths
- Jacques Cassini, astronomer (born 1677)