millihenry

noun

mil·​li·​hen·​ry ˈmi-lə-ˌhen-rē How to pronounce millihenry (audio)
: one thousandth of a henry

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of millihenry was in 1890

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“Millihenry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/millihenry. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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