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gauss (go̵us)

noun pl. gauss or gausses 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

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gauss Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • magnet: Plus a water wand containing a 2,300 gauss magnet.

Noun used with modifier

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