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henry

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛnri/
(abbreviation: H)
Definition of henry

noun (plural henries or henrys)

Physics
  • the SI unit of inductance, equal to an electromotive force of one volt in a closed circuit with a uniform rate of change of current of one ampere per second.

Origin:

late 19th century: named after Joseph Henry (1797–1878), the American physicist who discovered the phenomenon

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Definition of henry in the US English dictionary
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