henry

noun

hen·​ry ˈhen-rē 

plural henrys or henries

: the practical meter-kilogram-second unit of inductance equal to the self-inductance of a circuit or the mutual inductance of two circuits in which the variation of one ampere per second results in an induced electromotive force of one volt

Word History

Etymology

Joseph Henry

First Known Use

circa 1890, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

henry

noun

hen·​ry ˈhen-rē 

plural henrys or henries

: the practical mks unit of inductance equal to the self-inductance of a circuit or the mutual inductance of two circuits in which the variation of one ampere per second results in an induced electromotive force of one volt