Henry

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[ hen-ree ]

noun

1. a .44 caliber lever-action repeating rifle, marketed in the U.S. in the early 1860s, using metallic cartridges and a tubular magazine capable of holding 16 rounds.

Henry

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[ hen-ree ]

noun

1. Joseph, 1797–1878, U.S. physicist.
2. O., pen name of William Sydney Porter.
3. Patrick, 1736–99, American patriot, orator, and statesman.
4. Cape, a cape in SE Virginia at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay.
5. Fort. Fort Henry.
6. a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “home” and “kingdom.”

henry

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[ hen-ree ]

noun

, Electricity.

, plural hen·ries, hen·rys.

1. the standard unit of inductance in the International System of Units (SI), formally defined to be 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. : H

Henry

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/ ˈhɛnrɪ /

noun

1. HenryJoseph17971878MUSSCIENCE: physicist 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. HenryPatrick17361799MUSPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: orator Patrick. 1736–99, American statesman and orator, a leading opponent of British rule during the War of American Independence
3. Henry, Prince1984MBritishPOLITICS: royal family member Prince, known as Harry. born 1984, second son of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, Princess of Wales

henry

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/ ˈhɛnrɪ /

noun

1. 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 H

Henry

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1. American physicist who studied electromagnetic phenomena. He discovered electrical induction independently of Michael Faraday, and constructed a small electromagnetic motor in 1829. He also developed a system of weather forecasting based on meteorological observations. The henry unit of inductance is named for him.

henry

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/ hĕn′rē /

1. A SI derived unit of electrical inductance, especially of transformers and inductance coils. A current changing at the rate of one ampere per second in a circuit with an inductance of one henry induces an electromotive force of one volt.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Henry¹

After Benjamin Tyler Henry (1821–98), U.S. inventor who designed it

Origin of Henry²

First recorded in 1890–95; named after J. Henry

Word History and Origins

Origin of Henry¹

C19: named after Joseph Henry (1797–1878), US physicist

Example Sentences

Earlier this week centre and defensive leader Henry Slade asked for patience.

From BBC

For many boarding school students, corporal punishment was regarded as "normal", former Zimbabwean cricketer Henry Olonga, who was attending the camp the night Guide died, said in his 2015 autobiography.

From BBC

“Our thoughts continue to be with this person and their family,” said Henry.

From Los Angeles Times

The former boss of Camelot was appointed interim chairman of the Post Office after his predecessor Henry Staunton was sacked in January.

From BBC

If the Titans were able to gain 132 yards on the ground, how many will Derrick Henry and the Ravens get?

From Los Angeles Times