Biography:William Whewell
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| William Whewell | |
| Born | 1794 |
| Died | 1866
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| Known for | Scientific terminology; philosophy of science |
William Whewell (1794-1866) was an English polymath and philosopher of science. He helped Michael Faraday choose scientific terms used in electrochemistry, including terminology related to ions and electrodes.
In the Quantum Collection, Whewell is linked with the naming history of ions.
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Author: Harold Foppele