faraday Definition
fara·day (far′ə 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 (far′ə 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.

