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maxwell Definition

max·well (maks′wel′)

noun

the basic unit of magnetic flux in the CGS system, equal to the flux through one square centimeter perpendicular to a magnetic field with an intensity of one gauss: one maxwell equals 10 weber: abbrev. Mx

Etymology: after James Clerk Maxwell

Maxwell Definition

Max·well (maks′wel′, -wəl)

Maxwell, James Clerk (klärk) 1831-79; Scot. physicist

maxwell Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

  • clerk: Months ago is this second paper that efforts to clerk maxwell student.