far·a·day
| \ ˈfer-ə-ˌdā
, -dē; ˈfa-rə- \
, -dē; ˈfa-rə- \
Definition of faraday
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: the quantity of electricity transferred in electrolysis per equivalent weight of an element or ion equal to about 96,500 coulombs
Faraday
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Far·a·day
| \ ˈfer-ə-ˌdā
, ˈfa-rə-, -dē \
, ˈfa-rə-, -dē \
Definition of Faraday (Entry 2 of 2)
Michael 1791–1867 English chemist and physicist
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faraday
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far·a·day
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Medical Definition of faraday
: the quantity of electricity transferred in electrolysis per equivalent weight of an element or ion equal to about 96,500 coulombs
—symbol f
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