Meaning & Definition of word "Henry"

Henry

/ˈhenri/

1. A unit of electrical inductance in the International System of Units (SI), equal to the inductance of a circuit in which an electromotive force of one volt is induced when the current changes at the rate of one ampere per second.
- Example: The inductor has a value of 2 henrys.
2. A unit of electrical inductance used in electrical engineering.
- Example: The circuit's total inductance is measured in henries.
3. The surname of several notable individuals, often associated with figures such as Joseph Henry, an American scientist known for his work in electromagnetism.
- Example: Joseph Henry is famed for his contributions to the understanding of inductance, lending his name to the unit henry.

Named after Joseph Henry, an American physicist.

henry's law:

A principle that describes the behavior of gases dissolved in liquids.

inductance:

The property of an electrical conductor by which a change in current generates an electromotive force.

ampere:

The SI unit of electric current.

volt:

The SI unit of electric potential.

Meaning: A term used informally to refer to a significant amount of pressure or stress.

Example Sentence: I'm feeling a bit of a henry today with all this work.