gauss
the centimeter-gram-second unit of magnetic induction, equal to the magnetic induction of a magnetic field in which one abcoulomb of charge, moving with a component of velocity perpendicular to the field and equal to one centimeter per second, is acted on by a force of one dyne; 1 maxwell per square centimeter or 10−4 weber per square meter. Symbol: G
(formerly) oersted (def. 1).
Origin of gauss
1Words Nearby gauss
Other definitions for Gauss (2 of 2)
Karl Frie·drich [kahrl free-drikh], /kɑrl ˈfri drɪx/, 1777–1855, German mathematician and astronomer.
Other words from Gauss
- Gauss·i·an, adjective
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How to use gauss in a sentence
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You may be thinking, well, gauss is plainly a math prodigy, so he just added up the numbers in his head really fast.
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The Home of the Blizzard | Douglas Mawsongauss solved the problem on his slate, and laid it face downward on the table, crying 'Here it is,' according to the custom.
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From the parish school gauss went to the Catherine Gymnasium, although his father doubted whether he could afford the money.
Heroes of the Telegraph | J. MunroHe became a friend of gauss, and would procure mathematical books, which they read together.
Heroes of the Telegraph | J. MunroThe fame of gauss had travelled there, but the duke resisted all attempts to bring or entice him to the university of that place.
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British Dictionary definitions for gauss (1 of 2)
/ (ɡaʊs) /
the cgs unit of magnetic flux density; the flux density that will induce an emf of 1 abvolt (10 –8 volt) per centimetre in a wire moving across the field at a velocity of 1 centimetre per second. 1 gauss is equivalent to 10 –4 tesla
Origin of gauss
1British Dictionary definitions for Gauss (2 of 2)
/ (German ɡaus) /
Karl Friedrich (karl ˈfriːdrɪç). 1777–1855, German mathematician: developed the theory of numbers and applied mathematics to astronomy, electricity and magnetism, and geodesy
Derived forms of Gauss
- Gaussian (ˈɡaʊsɪən), adjective
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Scientific definitions for gauss (1 of 2)
[ gous ]
The unit of magnetic flux density in the centimeter-gram-second system, equal to one maxwell per square centimeter, or 10-4 tesla.
Scientific definitions for Gauss (2 of 2)
German mathematician, astronomer and physicist who introduced significant and rapid advances to mathematics with his contributions to algebra, geometry, statistics and theoretical mathematics. He also correctly calculated the orbit of the asteroid Ceres in 1801 and studied electricity and magnetism, developing the magnetometer in 1832. The gauss unit of magnetic flux density is named for him.
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