John Dalton
John Dalton
John Dalton (pronounced: /dɔːltən/) was a renowned English chemist, physicist, and meteorologist. His most significant contribution was the development of modern atomic theory. He also conducted pioneering work in color blindness, often referred to as Daltonism in his honor.
Etymology
The name "John Dalton" originates from two common English names. "John" is a biblical name derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious". "Dalton" is an old English surname, derived from a place-name meaning "valley town" in Old English.
Related Terms
- Atomic Theory: A scientific theory of the nature of matter, which states that matter is composed of discrete units called atoms.
- Daltonism: A term used to refer to color blindness, named after John Dalton who suffered from and studied the condition.
- Meteorology: The scientific study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting.
- Chemistry: The branch of science that deals with the identification of the substances of which matter is composed.
- Physics: The natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through space and time, along with related concepts such as energy and force.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on John Dalton
- Wikipedia's article - John Dalton
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