henry

 
Pronunciation: /ˈhɛnri/
(abbreviation: H)

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