Henry - Definition
henry
n 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 [syn: henry, H]
2: English chemist who studied the quantities of gas absorbed by
water at different temperatures and under different pressures
(1775-1836) [syn: Henry, 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) [syn: Henry, Patrick Henry]
4: United States physicist who studied electromagnetic phenomena
(1791-1878) [syn: Henry, Joseph Henry]