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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
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“Henry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/henry. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.
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
Biographical Definition
Henry 1 of 6
biographical name (1)
Hen·ry
ˈhen-rē
name of 8 kings of England: I 1068–1135 (reigned 1100–35); II 1133–1189 (reigned 1154–89); III 1207–1272 (reigned 1216–72); IV 1366–1413 (reigned 1399–1413); V 1387–1422 (reigned 1413–22); VI 1421–1471 (reigned 1422–61 and 1470–71); VII 1457–1509 (reigned 1485–1509); VIII 1491–1547 (reigned 1509–47)
Henry
2 of 6biographical name (2)
name of 4 kings of France: I circa 1008–1060 (reigned 1031–60); II 1519–1559 (reigned 1547–59); III 1551–1589 (reigned 1574–89); IV (Henry III of Navarre) 1553–1610 (reigned 1589–1610)
Henry
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1394–1460 the Navigator Portuguese prince
Henry
4 of 6biographical name (4)
Joseph 1797–1878 American physicist
Henry
5 of 6biographical name (5)
O. see William Sydney porter
Henry
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Patrick 1736–1799 American statesman and orator
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