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Faraday

Description:

Faraday refers to various concepts related to the 19th-century British scientist Michael Faraday, known for his significant contributions to the field of electromagnetism and electrochemistry.

Parts of Speech:

Noun: The surname of Michael Faraday, also used to refer to units of electrical charge.

Senses:

Sense 1: The surname of Michael Faraday, a renowned British physicist and chemist who played a vital role in the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry. He formulated Faraday's laws of electrolysis and made fundamental discoveries in the field of electromagnetic induction.

Sense 2: A faraday, represented by the symbol "F," is a unit of electrical charge typically used in chemistry and electrochemistry to measure the quantity of electric charge transferred during electrolysis.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

1. "Faraday's experiments in electromagnetism paved the way for modern power generation and transmission."
2. "I'm fascinated by Michael Faraday's life and achievements in science."

Local Usage:

1. "Our town's science museum has an exhibit dedicated to Faraday's inventions."
2. "Join us for the Faraday lecture series at the local college to learn more about his discoveries."

Sample Sentences:

Noun (Sense 1):

1. "Scientists often refer to Michael Faraday as the 'father of electromagnetism'."
2. "The contributions of Faraday to the field of electrochemistry revolutionized our understanding of chemical reactions."

Noun (Sense 2):

1. "To determine the amount of copper deposited during the electrolysis, we need to measure the faraday of charge."
2. "One faraday of electric charge is equivalent to approximately 96,485 coulombs."

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