Faraday

American

[far-uh-dee, -dey] / ˈfær ə di, -ˌdeɪ /

noun

Michael, 1791–1867, English physicist and chemist: discoverer of electromagnetic induction.
a unit of electricity used in electrolysis, equal to 96,500 coulombs.

Faraday ¹ British

/ ˈfærəˌdeɪ /

noun

Michael. 1791–1867, English physicist and chemist who discovered electromagnetic induction, leading to the invention of the dynamo. He also carried out research into the principles of electrolysis

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faraday ² British

/ ˈfærəˌdeɪ /

noun

F. a quantity of electricity, used in electrochemical calculations, equivalent to unit amount of substance of electrons. It is equal to the product of the Avogadro number and the charge on the electron and has the value 96 487 coulombs per mole

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Faraday ¹ Scientific

/ făr′ə-dā′,-dē /

British physicist and chemist whose experiments into the connections between electricity, magnetism, and light laid the foundation for modern physics. In addition to discovering electromagnetic induction, he invented the electric motor, generator, and transformer, and he discovered the carbon compound benzene.

faraday ² Scientific

/ făr′ə-dā′ /

A measure of electric charge equal to the charge carried by one mole of electrons, about 96,494 coulombs per mole. The faraday is used in measurements of the electricity required to break down a compound by electrolysis.

Etymology

Origin of faraday

C20: named after Michael _Faraday

Example Sentences

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Michael Faraday, one of history’s most influential scientists due to his work on electromagnetism, designed this device to test the spirit phenomenon of “table-tipping.”

From Literature

The researchers measured a phenomenon known as Faraday rotation to trace the magnetic field.

From Science Daily

In the motel room, they found a Faraday bag, commonly used to block electronic signals, near Pysher’s cellphone.

From Los Angeles Times

The work was supported by the Faraday Institution's Nextrode project and has already drawn significant interest from industry, including major battery producers and electric vehicle manufacturers.

From Science Daily

For several weeks, the keys for my replacement car shared a space with the yoghurt and leftovers until I invested in a more reliable and hygienic precaution - a Faraday pouch.

From BBC

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