Faraday to William Whewell   20 May 1840

R Institution | 20 May 1840

My dear Sir

I think the word¹ looks & works very well & I shall use it. I perceive also another new & good word the scientist ². Now can you give us one for the french physicien? physicist³ is both to my mouth & ears so awkward that I think I shall never be able to use it the equivalent of three separate sounds of s in one word is too much[.]

You may think that your good opinion is very grateful to me.

Ever Dear Sir | Your Obliged Servant | M. Faraday

Revd W. Whewell | &c &c &c