(1838–1923), American chemist. In 1887 he collaborated with Albert Michelson in an experiment to determine the speed of light, the result of which disproved the existence of the ether.
See also Michelson–Morley experiment
Definition of Morley, Edward Williams in US English:
Morley, Edward Williams
proper nounˈmôrlē
(1838–1923), US chemist. In 1887, he collaborated with Albert Michelson in an experiment to determine the speed of light, the result of which disproved the existence of the ether.