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  henry

  noun

  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
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  Henry

  noun

  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

¹ American  

[hen-ree] / ˈhɛn ri /

noun

Electricity.

plural

henries, henrys

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

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Henry ² American  

[hen-ree] / ˈhɛn ri /

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.

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Henry ³ American  

[hen-ree] / ˈhɛn ri /

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.”

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Henry ¹ British  

/ ˈhɛnrɪ /

noun

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

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

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henry ² British  

/ ˈhɛnrɪ /

noun

1.  H.  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

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Henry ¹ Scientific  

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.

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henry ² Scientific  

/ 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.

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Etymology

Origin of henry¹

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

Origin of Henry²

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

Example Sentences

The Canadians were initially required to isolate for 21 days but Dr Henry said that timeline could now be adjusted.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Notably, the chanteuse captivated audiences singing Henry Mancini and Don Black’s “Nothing to Lose” in the 1968 comedy “The Party,” in which she played an aspiring actress.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

And Republican Gov. Henry McMaster was dismissing calls to order a special legislative session, until Wednesday.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

“In a world that is increasingly driven by AI and intelligent automation, ZoomInfo data and our go-to-market context is the ultimate competitive advantage,” CEO Henry Schuck said in the earnings release.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The paper had interviewed Henry and Kate’s housemaid as well as little Ferdie’s nurse.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock