abhenrys
|ab-hen-rys|
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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 20th century as a smaller unit of inductance derived from the standard 'henry.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant a smaller unit of inductance, and this meaning has remained consistent.
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 abhenrys.
Synonyms
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