DuPont

DuPont

DuPont (pronounced: /duːˈpɒnt/), officially known as E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, is an American corporation that was established in the early 19th century. The company was founded by Éleuthère Irénée du Pont, a French-American chemist who immigrated to the United States in 1800. The name "DuPont" is derived from the French words "du Pont", meaning "of the bridge".

DuPont is known for its production of a wide range of products, including chemicals, polymers, agricultural products, and synthetic fibers. The company has also been involved in the development of many innovative materials and technologies, such as nylon, Teflon, and Kevlar.

Related Terms

• Chemistry: The scientific study of the properties, composition, and structure of substances, and the changes they undergo during chemical reactions.
• Polymer: A large molecule composed of many repeated subunits, which can have unique properties depending on their composition and structure.
• Agriculture: The science or practice of farming, including the cultivation of plants and the rearing of animals.
• Synthetic Fiber: A type of fiber made from synthesized polymers, as opposed to natural fibers which are derived from living organisms.

See Also

• List of largest chemical producers
• List of oldest companies in the United States
• List of companies named after people

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