Definitions

1. noun

A unit of capacitance, equal to one farad.

“The circuit required a large Faraday to complete the circuit.”

2. noun

A British physicist who invented the homopolar generator and made significant contributions to electromagnetism.

“Michael Faraday is considered one of the greatest scientists in history.”

3. noun

A container or enclosure used to store or transport radioactive materials, typically made of metal or other materials that can absorb radiation.

“The lab used a Faraday to store the radioactive waste.”

4. verb

To enclose or shield something, typically with a Faraday cage, to prevent it from being affected by electromagnetic fields or radiation.

“The scientists Faraday’d the equipment to protect it from the electromagnetic pulse.”