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1. n. The unit of electric induction; the induction in a circuit when the electro-motive force induced in this circuit is one volt, while the inducing current varies at the rate of one ampere a second.
2. n. 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
3. The unit of electric induction; the induction in a circuit when the electro-motive force induced in this circuit is one volt, while the inducing current varies at the rate of one ampère a second. HEN'S-FOOT Hen's-foot` (, n. (Bot.) An umbelliferous plant (Caucalis daucoides).
4. The unit of electric induction; the induction in a circuit whenthe electro-motive force induced in this circuit is one volt, whilethe inducing current varies at the rate of one ampère a second.
5. n. 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 n. English chemist who studied the quantities of gas absorbed by water at different temperatures and under different pressures (1775-1836) n. a leader of the American Revolution and a famous orator who spoke out against British rule of the American colonies (1736-1799)