hertz
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Noun — The standard unit of frequency, equal to one cycle per second.
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Etymology
Named after the German physicist Heinrich Rudolf Hertz (1857-1894), who proved the existence of electromagnetic waves.
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What does “hertz” mean?
The word “hertz” means the standard unit of frequency, equal to one cycle per second. In plain terms, a unit for measuring how many times something repeats per second, especially sound waves or electrical signals.
How do you pronounce “hertz”?
“Hertz” is pronounced hurts (/hɝts/ in IPA).
How do you use “hertz” in a sentence?
Here is “hertz” used in a sentence: “Human hearing typically ranges from about 20 to 20,000 hertz.”
What part of speech is “hertz”?
“Hertz” is a noun.
Where does the word “hertz” come from?
The word “hertz” dates back to around 1857 and comes from German. Named after the German physicist Heinrich Rudolf Hertz (1857-1894), who proved the existence of electromagnetic waves.