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Definition of henry

henry

/ˈhɛn.ɹi/
hen · ry
Plural:henries
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• noun

1

The SI derived unit of electrical inductance, equal to the inductance of a closed circuit in which an electromotive force of one volt is produced when the electric current in the circuit varies uniformly at a rate of one ampere per second (symbol: H).

Example

"The engineer selected an inductor coil rated at two henries to filter the power supply circuit."

• Nearby Words

henna
henpeck
henpecked
henry
hentai
hepatica
hepatitis

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century in honor of the American physicist Joseph Henry (1797–1878), who discovered electromagnetic induction independently of Michael Faraday.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Henry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/henry
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