henry

noun

1. 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

   noun.quantity

   Synonyms h

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. English chemist who studied the quantities of gas absorbed by water at different temperatures and under different pressures (1775-1836)

   noun.person

   Synonyms william henry

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. a leader of the American Revolution and a famous orator who spoke out against British rule of the American colonies (1736-1799)

   noun.person

   Synonyms patrick henry

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. United States physicist who studied electromagnetic phenomena (1791-1878)

   noun.person

   Synonyms joseph henry

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. The unit of electric induction; the induction in a circuit when the electro-motive force induced in this circuit is one volt, while the inducing current varies at the rate of one ampère a second.

   noun

   Source: webster1913