(1839–1903), American physical chemist. He pioneered chemical thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, though his theoretical work was not generally appreciated until after his death.
Definition of Gibbs, Josiah Willard in US English:
Gibbs, Josiah Willard
proper nounɡibz
(1839–1903), US physical chemist. He was a pioneer in the fields of chemical thermodynamics and statistical mechanics.