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Hertz Definition & Meaning

hertz
noun
  1. the unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second
  2. German physicist who was the first to produce electromagnetic waves artificially (1857-1894)
  3. German physicist who with James Franck proved the existence of the stationary energy states postulated by Bohr (1887-1975)

"Hertz" in song lyrics

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  • "Too short to let it hurt. Some talk dirt, and be the first slangin hertz."
    Flipmode Squad — Where You Think You Goin'
  • "Deeper than a hard drive, brain is not a mega hertz"
    The Grouch f/ Bicasso, Nebulus — It Means Too Much
  • "Shockin and rockin it, Ohmega Watts, mega hertz"
    Ohmega Watts — That Sound

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Frequently asked questions

What does hertz mean?
the unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second German physicist who was the first to produce electromagnetic waves artificially (1857-1894) German physicist who with James Franck proved the existence of the stationary energy states postulated by Bohr (1887-1975)
What part of speech is hertz?
Hertz is a noun.
How many definitions does hertz have?
Hertz has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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