Definitions
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Hertz.
How to pronounce hertz:
US
Hertz - as a noun
German physicist who was the first to produce electromagnetic waves artificially (1857-1894)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heinrich hertzheinrich rudolph hertzThe unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second (named for heinrich rudolph hertz)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cpscyclecycle per secondcycles/secondhzGerman physicist who with james franck proved the existence of the stationary energy states postulated by bohr (1887-1975)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gustav hertzgustav ludwig hertzExample Sentences
"The frequency of the sound wave is measured in hertz."
"The radio station broadcasts at 98.5 hertz."
"The car alarm emitted a high-pitched sound at 2000 hertz."
"The human hearing range is typically between 20 and 20,000 hertz."
"The guitar string vibrates at a frequency of 440 hertz."
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Is HERTZ a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hertz is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HERTZ has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
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Yes, hertz is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHERTZ has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
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Valid WordHERTZ has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.