Meaning & Definition of word "Henry"
Henry
/ˈhenri/
noun:
- 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.
Etymology
●Named after Joseph Henry, an American physicist.
Common Phrases and Expressions
henry's law:
A principle that describes the behavior of gases dissolved in liquids.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings of henry
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.