Abshenry

/ˈæbsˌhɛnri/ noun

A unit of electrical inductance in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) electromagnetic system, equal to one billionth of a henry.

From abs- (CGS prefix meaning absolute) + henry (unit named after Joseph Henry). Created as part of the CGS electromagnetic unit system in the 19th century.

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