1. Priestley - Noun
2. Priestley - Proper noun
English chemist who isolated many gases and discovered oxygen (independently of Scheele) (1733-1804)
Source: WordNet2nd ed. Publ Swinney, London *1788 Letter to Joseph Priestley on the principle of acidity, the decomposition of water. Source: Internet
After returning from Paris, Priestley took up once again his investigation of the air from mercury calx. Source: Internet
Although neither Priestley nor Watt were to move to Birmingham for several years, both were to be in constant communication with the Birmingham members and central to the circle's activities from 1767. Source: Internet
Although Priestley considered moving to America, he eventually accepted Birmingham New Meeting's offer to be their minister. Source: Internet
Although Priestley was reluctant to sacrifice his ministry, he accepted the position, resigning from Mill Hill Chapel on 20 December 1772, and preaching his last sermon on 16 May 1773. Source: Internet
Amid fears of violence, Priestley was convinced by his friends not to attend. Source: Internet