nanohenry
|nan-o-hen-ry|
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/ˈnæn.oʊˌhɛn.ri/
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/ˈnæn.əʊˌhɛn.ri/
small inductance unit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nanohenry' originates from the combination of 'nano-' meaning 'one billionth' and 'henry,' a unit of inductance named after Joseph Henry.
Historical Evolution
'nanohenry' was formed by combining the prefix 'nano-' with the existing unit 'henry' to denote a smaller scale of measurement.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one billionth of a henry,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a unit of inductance equal to one billionth (10^-9) of a henry.
The inductor has an inductance of 50 nanohenries.
Last updated: 2025/04/03 05:27