Hf

Symbol, Chemistry.

hafnium.

Definition for hf (2 of 3)

HF

high frequency.

Hispanic female.

Definition for hf (3 of 3)

hf.

half.

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Examples from the Web for hf

He cw eac on ore stowe, "Se e wtegan underfeh, he hf wtegan mede; se e rihtwisne underfeh, he hf rihtwises mannes edlean."
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Conservatif, adj. preserving; conservatif the soun, preserving the sound, HF.
Chaucer's Works, Volume 6 (of 7) -- Introduction, Glossary, and Indexes|Geoffrey Chaucer
Half, hf, n. one of two equal parts: a contraction of half-year, as in a school session:—pl.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M)|Various
Acustomaunce, s. system of habits, habitual method of life, HF.
Chaucer's Works, Volume 6 (of 7) -- Introduction, Glossary, and Indexes|Geoffrey Chaucer

Thengendring, for The engendring, the process of production, HF.
Chaucer's Works, Volume 6 (of 7) -- Introduction, Glossary, and Indexes|Geoffrey Chaucer

British Dictionary definitions for hf (1 of 3)

hf

abbreviation for

half

British Dictionary definitions for hf (2 of 3)

Hf

the chemical symbol for

hafnium

British Dictionary definitions for hf (3 of 3)

HF

h.f.

abbreviation for

high frequency

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Medicine definitions for hf

Hf

The symbol for the elementhafnium

Science definitions for hf (1 of 2)

Hf

The symbol for hafnium.

Science definitions for hf (2 of 2)

hafnium

[ hăf′nē-əm ]

Hf

A bright, silvery metallic element that occurs in zirconium ores. Because hafnium absorbs neutrons better than any other metal and is resistant to corrosion, it is used to control nuclear reactions. Atomic number 72; atomic weight 178.49; melting point 2,220°C; boiling point 5,400°C; specific gravity 13.3; valence 4. See Periodic Table.