First Known Use: circa 1928
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hertz
noun \ˈhərts, ˈherts\
: a unit used for measuring the frequency of sound waves
plural hertz
Full Definition of HERTZ
: a unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second —abbreviation Hz
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Origin of HERTZ
Heinrich R. Hertz
Hertz
biographical name \ˈherts, ˈhərts\
Definition of HERTZ
Gustav Ludwig 1887–1975 Ger. physicist
Hertz
biographical name
Definition of HERTZ
Heinrich Rudolf 1857–1894 Ger. physicist
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hertz
noun \ˈhərts, ˈherts\
Medical Definition of HERTZ
: a unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second—abbreviation Hz
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