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henry

UK/ˈhɛn.ɹi/ US/ˈhɛn.ɹʷɪi̯/ common slang uk

noun

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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

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

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

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

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Origin

From Middle English Henry, from Old French (and Anglo-Norman) Henri, from Frankish *Haimrik, from Proto-Germanic *Haimarīks. Cognate with German Heinrich, Dutch Hendrik, Estonian Hendrik, and Old Norse Heimríkr (Danish Henrik).

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