English chemist who studied the quantities of gas absorbed by water at different temperatures and under different pressures (1775-1836)
"The chemistry textbook highlights Henry's experiments on how temperature affects the solubility of gases in water."
a leader of the American Revolution and a famous orator who spoke out against British rule of the American colonies (1736-1799)
"Henry delivered his most passionate speech at Philadelphia, urging the delegates to declare independence from Britain."
United States physicist who studied electromagnetic phenomena (1791-1878)
"The museum exhibit dedicated to Henry showcases his groundbreaking experiments on electromagnetic induction."
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical inductance; the inductance induced in a circuit by a rate of change of current of one ampere per second and a resulting electromotive force of one volt. Symbol: H
"When I asked if anyone wanted to share a joint, Henry pulled out his own stash and offered me half of the henry."
A turd.
A quantity of marijuana weighing one-eighth of an ounce.
In plain English: A henry is the standard unit used to measure how much electricity a coil of wire resists changes in its current flow.
"Henry is my oldest friend who always helps me out."
Usage: Use "henry" only when referring to a specific slang term for one-eighth of an ounce of marijuana; in standard English, it functions exclusively as a proper name or a unit of electrical inductance. Avoid using this word in formal writing or general conversation where such slang would be inappropriate.
A male given name from the Germanic languages, popular in England since Middle Ages; the name of eight kings.
"My neighbor Henry always greets me with a cheerful wave when I walk down the street."
An Irish surname, from Irish, an anglicization of Ó hInneirghe (“descendant of Inneirghe”).
The word henry is named after the American scientist Joseph Henry, who lived from 1797 to 1878. It entered English usage as a unit of measurement in his honor.