henry
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- United States
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical inductance; the inductance induced in a circuit by a rate of change of current of one ampere per second and a resulting electromotive force of one volt. Symbol: H
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In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical inductance; the inductance induced in a circuit by a rate of change of current of one ampere per second and a resulting electromotive force of one volt. Symbol: H
Etymology
Named after American scientist Joseph Henry (1797–1878).
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slangA turd.
Etymology
Rhyming slang, from Henry the Third.
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slangA quantity of marijuana weighing one-eighth of an ounce.
Etymology
From Henry the Eighth.
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slangHeroin.
Etymology
Initial letter.
Forms
- plural
- henries, henrys
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