Biography:William Whewell
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| Born | 24 May 1794 Lancaster, England |
| Died | 6 March 1866 Cambridge, England
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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.
Scientific language
Whewell coined or promoted many scientific terms and corresponded with leading experimental scientists. In the history of ions, his role is connected with Faraday's naming of moving charged species in electrolysis.
This terminology later became part of the language used in atomic, chemical, and quantum descriptions of charged particles.
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References
- "William Whewell". https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Whewell.
- "William Whewell". https://mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk/Biographies/Whewell/.
Author: Harold Foppele