Meaning of the word faraday in English
What does faraday mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
faraday
US /ˈfer.ə.deɪ/
UK /ˈfær.ə.deɪ/
Noun
1.
a unit of electric charge, equal to the charge on one mole of electrons (approximately 96,485 coulombs)
Example:
•
The experiment measured the charge in faradays.
•
One faraday is equivalent to approximately 96,485 coulombs.
2.
Michael Faraday (1791–1867), a British scientist who contributed to the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry
Example:
•
The laws of electrolysis were formulated by Faraday.
•
Faraday's work laid the foundation for electric motor technology.