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the strength or intensity of an electric field at any point, usually measured in volts per metreSymbol: E

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How to use electric field strength in a sentence

The eating disorder field remains divided over the potential efficacy of such measures.
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Morris searched for whatever strength was left in his malnourished body.
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“He was a brave field commander and an expert in intelligence, and in organizing popular and tribal forces,” said the eulogist.
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The most dangerous attacks are those that undermine your perceived strength.
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The TVA, a federally owned and chartered electric power provider, is a New Deal legacy just like Social Security.
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He distinguished himself in several campaigns, especially in the Peninsular war, and was raised to the rank of field marshal.
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The heat of drunkenness is the stumblingblock of the fool, lessening strength and causing wounds.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
The manifest annoyance of her household was thus easily accounted for, but he marveled at the strength of her bodyguard.
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We had six field-pieces, but we only took four, harnessed wit twice the usual number of horses.
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To be wiser than other men is to be honester than they; and strength of mind is only courage to see and speak the truth.
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Scientific definitions for electric field strength

electric field strength

A measure of the strength of an electric field at a given point in space, equal to the force the field would induce on a unit electric charge at that point. Also called electric field intensity electric intensity