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henry

A unit of measurement of inductance, which is the strength of a magnetic field in an inductor. The symbol for henry is the letter H. See inductance and inductor.

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henry

the derived SI unit of electric inductance; the inductance of a closed circuit in which an emf of 1 volt is produced when the current varies uniformly at the rate of 1 ampere per second.

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Henry

1. Joseph. 1797--1878, US physicist. He discovered the principle of electromagnetic induction independently of Faraday and constructed the first electromagnetic motor (1829). He also discovered self-induction and the oscillatory nature of electric discharges (1842)

2. Patrick. 1736--99, American statesman and orator, a leading opponent of British rule during the War of American Independence

3. Prince, known as Harry. born 1984, second son of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, Princess of Wales

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henry [′hen·rē]

(electromagnetism)

The mks unit of self and mutual inductance, equal to the self-inductance of a circuit or the mutual inductance between two circuits if there is an induced electromotive force of 1 volt when the current is changing at the rate of 1 ampere per second. Symbolized H.

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Henry

bald-headed, pugnosed and silent youngster of comic strip. [Comics: Sheridan, 200]

See : Muteness

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(unit)

henry - (H) The SI unit of inductance: one henry is the inductance of a closed loop in which the induced voltage is one volt if the current flowing through it changes by one ampere each second, i.e., 1 H = 1 Vs/A. Named after the American physicist Joseph Henry (1797-1878).