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hertz

noun \ ˈhərts , ˈherts \

Definition of hertz

plural hertz
:a unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second —abbreviation Hz

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Origin and Etymology of hertz

Heinrich R. Hertz

Hertz

biographical name \ ˈherts , ˈhərts \

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Gustav Ludwig 1887–1975 German physicist

Hertz

biographical name

Definition of Hertz

Heinrich Rudolf 1857–1894 German physicist

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hertz

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Definition of hertz for English Language Learners

  • : a unit used for measuring the frequency of sound waves

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hertz

noun \ ˈhərts , ˈherts \

medical Definition of hertz

:a unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second —abbreviation Hz

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