oersted

[ ur-sted ]

/ ˈɜr stɛd /

noun Electricity.

the centimeter-gram-second unit of magnetic intensity, equal to the magnetic pole of unit strength when undergoing a force of one dyne in a vacuum. Abbreviation: Oe

(formerly) the unit of magnetic reluctance equal to the reluctance of a centimeter cube of vacuum between parallel surfaces. Abbreviation: Oe

Nearby words

oenophile, oenophilia, oenothera, oeo, oer, oersted, oersted, hans christian, oerter, oes, oesel, oesophageal

Origin of oersted

First recorded in 1875–80; named after H. C. Oersted

Definition for oersted (2 of 2)

Oersted

[ ur-sted; Danish œr-stith ]

/ ˈɜr stɛd; Danish ˈœr stɪð /

noun

Hans Chris·tian

[hahns kris-tyahn] /hɑns ˈkrɪs tyɑn/, 1777–1851, Danish physicist.

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Examples from the Web for oersted

Professor Oersted suggests the name “storm-pillar,” as being a more appropriate term.
The Ocean and its Wonders|R.M. Ballantyne
We must turn to Oersted, Ampère, and Faraday to find the beginning of electric power.
The Story of Great Inventions|Elmer Ellsworth Burns
His new avocation, however, proved to be the beginning of new intellectual activities for Oersted.
Makers of Electricity|Brother Potamian
As already said, Oersted lived to celebrate the fiftieth year of his connection with his university.
Makers of Electricity|Brother Potamian

It can hardly be said that Oersted invented a machine; but Faraday certainly did.
Invention|Bradley A. Fiske

British Dictionary definitions for oersted

oersted

/ (ˈɜːstɛd) /

noun

the cgs unit of magnetic field strength; the field strength that would cause a unit magnetic pole to experience a force of 1 dyne in a free space. It is equivalent to 79.58 amperes per metreSymbol: Oe

Word Origin for oersted

C20: named after H. C. Oersted (1777–1851), Danish physicist, who discovered electromagnetism

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Medicine definitions for oersted

oersted

[ ûr′stĕd′ ]

n.

The centimeter-gram-second electromagnetic unit of magnetic intensity, equal to the magnetic intensity one centimeter from a unit magnetic pole.

Science definitions for oersted (1 of 2)

oersted

[ ûr′stĕd′ ]

The unit of magnetic field strength in the centimeter-gram-second system. A unit magnetic monopole in a magnetic field with a strength of one oersted would be subjected to a force of one dyne. It is equal to 79.577 amperes per meter.

Science definitions for oersted (2 of 2)

Oersted

Hans Christian 1777-1851

Danish physicist who is credited as the founder of the science of electromagnetism. Oersted established the connection between electric current and magnetic force when he accidentally discovered that a compass's magnetic needle is deflected at right angles when placed next to a conductor carrying an electric current. The oersted unit of magnetic field strength is named after him.