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DuPont de Nemours, Inc., commonly shortened to DuPont, is an American multinational chemical company first formed in 1802 by French-American chemist and industrialist Éleuthère Irénée du Pont de Nemours. The company played a major role in the development of the U.S. state of Delaware and first arose as a major supplier of gunpowder. DuPont developed many polymers such as Vespel, neoprene, nylon, Corian, Teflon, Mylar, Kapton, Kevlar, Zemdrain, M5 fiber, Nomex, Tyvek, Sorona, Corfam and Lycra in the 20th century, and its scientists developed many chemicals, most notably Freon (chlorofluorocarbons), for the refrigerant industry. It also developed synthetic pigments and paints including ChromaFlair.
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Dupont fends off three to score superb Olympic try Watch as France scrum-half Antoine Dupont scores a superb against Uruguay in his sides 19-12 win in Paris.BBC Sport - Published | |
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Dupont inspires France to World Sevens win in MadridAntoine Dupont inspires France to a 19-5 win over Argentina in the final of the Sevens World Series in Madrid.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Ball-stealing machine' Dupont stars in pulsating finalToulouse captain Antoine Dupont is described as a 'ball-stealing machine' after starring in his side's Champions Cup final win over Leinster.BBC Sport - Published | |
Battle with 'Martian' Dupont excites Gibson-ParkLeinster's Jamison Gibson-Park says he is relishing the chance to go head-to-head against Toulouse's Antoine Dupont.BBC Sport - Published | |
Wales aim to exploit 'massive' Dupont absenceHead coach Warren Gatland hopes Wales can exploit the absence of France captain Antoine Dupont as they bid for a first 2024 Six Nations win on Sunday.BBC Sport - Published | |
Wales out to exploit Dupont absence & tire out France packHead coach Warren Gatland hopes Wales can exploit the absence of France captain Antoine Dupont as they bid for a first 2024 Six Nations win on Sunday.BBC Sport - Published | |
Dupont set for sevens debut as Olympic dream beginsAntoine Dupont is set to make his eagerly anticipated rugby sevens debut for France, but how will he adapt and what challenges will he face?BBC Sport - Published | |
No Sexton, Farrell or Dupont - who will fill the void in 2024?BBC Sport profiles four young players looking to announce themselves in the Six Nations.BBC Sport - Published | |
Dupont scores twice as Toulouse hammer UlsterAntoine Dupont scores two tries as Toulouse claim a bonus-point win to dent Ulster's hopes of reaching the Champions Cup knockout rounds.BBC Sport - Published | Ulster gear up for 'brilliant' Dupont and 'unique' ToulouseUlster prepare to face 'brilliant' France star Antoine Dupont and 'unique' Toulouse in Saturday's Investec Champions Cup game in Belfast.BBC Sport - Published |
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World Cup quarter-final: Can Dupont lead France to victory? - radio & textListen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary and follow text updates as Antoine Dupont starts for France against South Africa.BBC Sport - Published | Dupont 'ready to suffer' against physical SpringboksAntoine Dupont says he is "ready to suffer" against South Africa in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final on Sunday.BBC Sport - Published |
Dupont 'at 100%' as he targets France returnAntoine Dupont remains in contention for France's World Cup quarter-final against South Africa, says forwards coach William Servat.BBC Sport - Published | Dupont returns to France training before quarter-finalFrance captain Antoine Dupont has been cleared to return to training ahead of his side's quarter-final with South Africa on Sunday.BBC Sport - Published |
Dupont cleared to return from fractured cheekboneFrance captain Antoine Dupont is cleared to return following an operation on a fractured cheekbone.BBC Sport - Published | |
