abhenries
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/æbˈhɛnɹiz/
(abhenry)
unit of inductance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abhenry' originates from the combination of the prefix 'ab-' meaning 'away from' and 'henry,' a unit of inductance named after Joseph Henry.
Historical Evolution
'abhenry' was coined in the early 20th century as a smaller unit of inductance for scientific measurements.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a small unit of inductance,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a unit of inductance equal to one billionth of a henry.
The coil has an inductance of 5 abhenries.
Synonyms
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