faraday

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far·a·day

noun \ˈfer-ə-ˌdā, -dē; ˈfa-rə-\

Definition of FARADAY

: the quantity of electricity transferred in electrolysis per equivalent weight of an element or ion equal to about 96,500 coulombs

Origin of FARADAY

Michael Faraday
First Known Use: 1904

Rhymes with FARADAY

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