henry

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  1. noun The 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. See Table at measurement.

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  • We are not including words coming from the names of particular people, like einsteinium, watt, curium, henry, and other eponyms: we refer here only to first names that have acquired meanings of their own or that, by association, have acquired special connotations. —  VERBATIM: The Language Quarterly Vol VIII No 2
  • 'Oh - so that's why you were hiding there in the afternoon yesterday,' said Mr. Lenoir. —  Five Go To Smugglers Top
  • His name had been jay henry, and his father owned a coffee plantation. —  There Is A Season
  • CHAPTER THREE henry, looking up briefly as Serena put a plate of bacon and eggs before him, said, "You'll see to the children's breakfast, will you, —  A Good Wife
  • ED henry, CNN, Washington. —  CNN Transcript Nov 21, 2007
 

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  1. After Joseph Henry.

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  1. From Joseph Henry, 1797–1878.
 

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/ˈhɛnri/
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