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n. (also Faraday's constant) Electr. the quantity of electric charge carried by one mole of electrons. Usage Abbr.: F. Phrases and idioms Faraday cage Electr. an earthed metal screen used for excluding electrostatic influences. Faraday effect Physics the rotation of the plane of polarization of electromagnetic waves in certain substances in a magnetic field. Etymology: M. Faraday, Engl. physicist d. 1867