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Definition: Meaning of, henry in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈhɛnri /

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  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
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Henry


Definition: Meaning of, Henry in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈhɛnri /

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  1. 1775-1836 english chemist who studied the quantities of gas absorbed by water at different temperatures and under different pressures
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    William Henry
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  2. 1736-1799 a leader of the American Revolution and a famous orator who spoke out against British rule of the American colonies
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    Patrick Henry
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  3. 1791-1878 united States physicist who studied electromagnetic phenomena
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    Joseph Henry
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Henry used in phrases

  • Asquith, Herbert Henry
    1. (1852-1928) a British LIBERAL politician and Prime Minister from 1908 to 1916
  • Benjamin Henry Latrobe (noun)
    1. 1764-1820 born in England united States architect whose works include the chambers of the United States Congress and the Supreme Court; considered the first professional architect in the United States
  • Cavendish, Henry
    1. (1731-1810) a British scientist who discovered HYDROGEN and also discovered the chemical COMPOSITION of water (= the different parts it is made from)
  • Charles Henry Harrod (noun)
    1. 1800-1885 english merchant who took over a shop in London that was expanded by his son into a prestigious department store
  • Edward Henry Harriman (noun)
    1. 1848-1909 united States railway tycoon
  • Fielding, Henry
    1. (1707-54) an English writer most famous for his humorous novel TOM JONES
  • Fonda, Henry
    1. (1905-82) a US film actor known especially for appearing as characters who have strong moral beliefs and a strong sense of honour. His films include The Grapes of Wrath (1940) and Twelve Angry Men (1957). He was the father of Jane Fonda and Peter Fonda, who are also actors.
  • Ford, Henry
    1. (1863-1947) a US businessman and engineer, who started making cars in 1896 and established the Ford Motor Company. He developed the idea of the ASSEMBLY LINE (= system in which each worker is responsible for one small part of the process of making something), and this made it possible to produce cars in large numbers.
  • Fowler, Henry Watson
    1. (1858-1933) a British writer of dictionaries of the English language. He is known especially for his Dictionary of Modern English Usage .
  • Francis Henry Compton Crick (noun)
    1. 1916-2004 with Watson in 1953 english biochemist who helped discover the helical structure of DNA
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