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gauss Definition

gauss (go̵us)

noun pl. gauss or gauss′·es

the basic unit of magnetic flux density in the CGS system, equal to one line of magnetic flux per square centimeter or one maxwell per square centimeter (0.0001 tesla): abbrev. G

Etymology: after C. F. Gauss (1777-1855), Ger mathematician & astronomer

gauss Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • magnet: Plus a water wand containing a 2,300 gauss magnet.
  • rating: This includes the Neo which has a surface gauss rating in excess of 1500 gauss.
  • line: Typically the 5 gauss line is the only location where the static magnetic field strength is specified around an MR scanner.
  • rifle: Soldier can get under alien control and if you have gauss rifle and Ion armor it wont hurt others in squad.
  • pistol: Brute force and ignorance gets him through, and he empties a gauss pistol into the man.

Noun used with modifier

surface: This includes the Neo which has a surface gauss rating in excess of 1500 gauss.