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faraday Definition

fara·day (farə dā′)

noun

a unit of quantity of electricity, used especially in electrolysis, equal to the amount of charge needed to free one mole of a univalent element (c. 96,485 coulombs): abbrev. F

Etymology: after Michael Faraday

Faraday Definition

Fara·day (farə dā′)

Faraday, Michael 1791-1867; Eng. scientist: noted esp. for his work in electricity & magnetism

faraday Usage Examples

Possessives

law: Faraday's law ( electromagnetic ) describes the generation of swirling currents in conductors, such as the non-ferrous metals in this example.

Preposition: of

electricity: H Know that 96 000 coulombs of electricity is called one Faraday of electricity and this is one mole of electrons.

Modifies a noun

  • cage: Previous attempts to control the wireless data being transferred from a building have relied on converting a building into a giant faraday cage.
  • partnership: Faraday Partnerships Web link Explanation of the benefits of joining a Faraday Partnership.
  • discussion: Faraday Discussions have a long and glorious tradition, and one that should be guarded jealously.
  • flashlight: FARADAY FLASHLIGHT This dual power induction flashlight has all the others beat.
  • technology: Faraday Technology in Newcastle, Staffordshire, makes video filters used in the broadcasting industry.

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