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henry

noun

1 henry

A unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second.

synonym: H.

Dutch: henry
Polish: H, henr

2 Henry

English chemist who studied the quantities of gas absorbed by water at different temperatures and under different pressures (1775-1836).

synonym: William Henry.

3 Henry

A leader of the American Revolution and a famous orator who spoke out against British rule of the American colonies (1736-1799).

synonym: Patrick Henry.

4 Henry

United States physicist who studied electromagnetic phenomena (1791-1878).

synonym: Joseph Henry.


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