William Thompson (Noun)
Meaning
British physicist who invented the Kelvin scale of temperature and pioneered undersea telegraphy (1824-1907).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- William Thompson is best known for inventing the Kelvin scale of temperature which is still widely used today in various scientific fields.
- Lord Kelvin, also known as William Thompson, was a British physicist who made significant contributions to several fields of science.
- In the year 1848, William Thompson attended the British Association for the Advancement of Science where he proposed the idea for the Kelvin scale.
- William Thompson was a strong advocate for the promotion of science, philosophy, and arts.
- During the Crimean War, William Thompson dedicated his time to improving the efficiency of undersea telegraph cables used for communication.