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hen·ry

(hĕn′rē)

n. pl. hen·ries or hen·rys Abbr. H

The SI unit of inductance, equal to the inductance of a conductor in which an electromotive force of one volt is induced when the current through the conductor increases at the rate of one ampere per second. See Table at measurement.

[After Joseph Henry.]

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henry

(ˈhɛnrɪ)

n, pl -ry, -ries or -rys

(Units) 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. Symbol: H

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

Henry

(ˈhɛnrɪ)

1. (Biography) 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. (Biography) Patrick. 1736–99, American statesman and orator, a leading opponent of British rule during the War of American Independence

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

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hen•ry

(ˈhɛn ri)

n., pl. -ries, -rys.

the SI unit of inductance, equal to that of a closed circuit in which an electromotive force of one volt is produced by a current varying at a rate of one ampere per second. Abbr.: H

[1890–95; after Joseph Henry]

Hen•ry

(ˈhɛn ri)

n.

1. Joseph, 1797–1878, U.S. physicist.

2. O., pen name of William Sydney Porter.

3. Patrick, 1736–99, American patriot and orator.

4. Cape, a cape in SE Virginia at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay.

Hen•ry

(ˈhɛn ri)
n.

1. Henry I,

a. 1068–1135, king of England 1100–35 (son of William the Conqueror).

b. 1008–60, king of France 1031–60.

2. Henry II,

a. 1133–89, king of England 1154–89: first king of the Plantagenets.

b. 1519–59, king of France 1547–59.

3. Henry III,

a. 1207–72, king of England 1216–72 (son of John).

b. 1551–89, king of France 1574–89 (son of Henry II).

4. Henry IV,

a. (Bolingbroke) ( “Henry of Lancaster” ) 1367–1413, king of England 1399–1413 (son of John of Gaunt).

b. ( “Henry of Navarre” ) 1553–1610, king of France 1589–1610: first of the Bourbon kings.

5. Henry V, 1387–1422, king of England 1413–22 (son of Henry IV of Bolingbroke).

6. Henry VI, 1421–71, king of England 1422–61, 1470–71 (son of Henry V).

7. Henry VII, (Henry Tudor) 1457–1509, king of England 1485–1509: first king of the house of Tudor.

8. Henry VIII, ( “Defender of the Faith” ) 1491–1547, king of England 1509–47 (son of Henry VII).

hen·ry

(hĕn′rē)

A unit used to measure electrical inductance. When a current varies at the rate of one ampere per second and induces an electromotive force of one volt, the circuit has an inductance of one henry.

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Noun	1.	henry - a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second H inductance unit - a measure of the property of an electric circuit by which an electromotive force is induced in it abhenry - a unit of inductance equal to one billionth of a henry millihenry - a unit of inductance equal to one thousandth of a henry
	2.	Henry - English chemist who studied the quantities of gas absorbed by water at different temperatures and under different pressures (1775-1836) William Henry
	3.	Henry - a leader of the American Revolution and a famous orator who spoke out against British rule of the American colonies (1736-1799) Patrick Henry
	4.	Henry - United States physicist who studied electromagnetic phenomena (1791-1878) Joseph Henry

Translations

Jindřich

Henrik

HeinrichHenry

Ερρίκος

Hendrik

Henrihenry

Henrik

Enrico

Henricus

Henrik

Henryk

Henrik

Henry

[ˈhenrɪ] N → Enrique

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References in classic literature ?

Looking now and then at the sky, she went through the list of her cousins' names: Eleanor, Humphrey, Marmaduke, Silvia, Henry, Cassandra, Gilbert, and Mostyn--Henry, the cousin who taught the young ladies of Bungay to play upon the violin, was the only one in whom she could confide, and as she walked up and down beneath the hoops of the pergola, she did begin a little speech to him, which ran something like this:

It's all very well for you, Henry; you can go your own way.

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"Seems to me, Henry, they're stayin' remarkable close to camp," Bill commented.

Henry, squatting over the fire and settling the pot of coffee with a piece of ice, nodded.

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Henry looked at her, hesitated for a moment, and seated himself on the sofa by her side.

As she looked at the letter, and then looked at Henry, the smile that charmed everybody showed itself in her face.

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"Why, as to that," said Uncle Henry, slowly, "I b'lieve in takin' what's pervided us, an' askin' no questions.

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"Good," said Sir Henry's voice at last, and it sounded awful in the intense stillness, "how many matches have you in the box?"

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When he caught sight of Lord Henry, a faint blush coloured his cheeks for a moment, and he started up.

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It started, directly, in the London palace of Henry III, and was the result of a quarrel between the King and his powerful brother-in-law, Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester.

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The scene in the picture at once shifted to Australia, where, in a pleasant room in Sydney, Uncle Henry was seated in an easy chair, solemnly smoking his briar pipe.

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But as it was not to be supposed that Captain Tilney, whenever he made his application, would give his father any just idea of Isabella's conduct, it occurred to her as highly expedient that Henry should lay the whole business before him as it really was, enabling the general by that means to form a cool and impartial opinion, and prepare his objections on a fairer ground than inequality of situations.