What is another word for hertz?

Pronunciation: [hˈɜːts] (IPA)

Hertz is the unit of frequency that measures the number of waves that pass through a specific point in one second. Though Hertz is a widely accepted term in the field of physics, there are several synonyms that can be used interchangeably. The most common synonyms for Hertz include cycles per second, kilohertz, megahertz, gigahertz, and terahertz. Cycles per second is the oldest and the earliest term for Hertz, while kilohertz is a unit that is 1000 times greater than a hertz and is commonly used in radio communication. Megahertz and gigahertz, on the other hand, are used to measure frequency in high-speed computer and communication systems, and terahertz is used in the field of spectroscopy and imaging.

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  • Equivalence

    • Proper noun, singular
      hz, HERZ.
    • Noun, singular or mass
      hz.

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Usage examples for Hertz

Heinrich hertz: Die Prinzipien der Mechanik.
"The Approach to Philosophy"
Ralph Barton Perry
Mr. Sagon that lives on the floor below says that his French was elegant, and Mr. hertz, my parlor lodger, used to just love to talk German with him.
"Ashton-Kirk, Investigator"
John T. McIntyre
Mr. hertz tried it a couple of times; but him and Mr. Spatola couldn't hit it very well.
"Ashton-Kirk, Investigator"
John T. McIntyre

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