"Polywater" and sweat: Similarities between the infrared spectra

D. L. Rousseau

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"Polywater" and sweat: Similarities between the infrared spectra

D. L. Rousseau

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Abstract

The infrared spectrum of "polywater" is remarkably similar to that of sodium lactate, the primary constituent of sweat. It is proposed, therefore, that this property of "polywater," and possibly others, results from accidental biological contamination. Such contamination is consistent with chemical analyses of "polywater" samples prepared both here and abroad.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	170-172
Number of pages	3
Journal	Science
Volume	171
Issue number	3967
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1126/science.171.3967.170
Publication status	Published - Jan 1 1971
Externally published	Yes

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Rousseau, D. L. (1971). "Polywater" and sweat: Similarities between the infrared spectra. Science, 171(3967), 170-172. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.171.3967.170

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