henry meaning and definition

HENRY noun

Definition of 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
   • synonyms: H
2. English chemist who studied the quantities of gas absorbed by water at different temperatures and under different pressures (1775-1836)
   • synonyms: William Henry
3. a leader of the American Revolution and a famous orator who spoke out against British rule of the American colonies (1736-1799)
   • synonyms: Patrick Henry
4. United States physicist who studied electromagnetic phenomena (1791-1878)
   • synonyms: Joseph Henry