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  tesla

  noun

  a unit of magnetic induction equal to one weber per square meter. T
• Tesla
  Tesla

  noun

  Nikola 1856–1943, U.S. physicist, electrical engineer, and inventor, born in Croatia.

tesla

¹ American  

[tes-luh] / ˈtɛs lə /

noun

1. a unit of magnetic induction equal to one weber per square meter. T

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Tesla ² American  

[tes-luh] / ˈtɛs lə /

noun

1. Nikola 1856–1943, U.S. physicist, electrical engineer, and inventor, born in Croatia.

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Tesla ¹ British  

/ ˈtɛslə /

noun

1. Nikola (ˈnɪkələ). 1857–1943, US electrical engineer and inventor, born in Smiljan, now in Croatia. His inventions include a transformer, generators, and dynamos

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tesla ² British  

/ ˈtɛslə /

noun

1. T. the derived SI unit of magnetic flux density equal to a flux of 1 weber in an area of 1 square metre

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Tesla ¹ Scientific  

1. Serbian-born American electrical engineer and physicist who in 1881 discovered the principles of alternating current. He went on to invent numerous devices and procedures that were essential to the harnessing of electricity and the development of radio.

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tesla ² Scientific  

/ tĕs′lə /

1. The SI derived unit of magnetic flux density, equal to the magnitude of the magnetic field vector necessary to produce a force of one newton on a charge of one coulomb moving perpendicular to the direction of the magnetic field vector with a velocity of one meter per second. It is equivalent to one weber per square meter.

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Etymology

Origin of tesla

Named after N. Tesla

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Magnetic field strength is measured in terms of teslas, and Niron's magnets are currently at one tesla.

From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2024

For example, the magnets in the rapid cycling synchrotrons must change fields by several tesla almost instantly.

From Science Magazine ● Mar. 27, 2024

While today's particle detectors can withstand magnetic fields of several tesla in strength, this switch's performance degrades in high magnetic fields.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 11, 2024

“On my soul i didn’t pay for twitter blue, u will feel my wrath tesla man!” wrote the rapper who has 8 million followers.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 24, 2023

If the BOD of tesla made an announcement on what’s happening with tesla leadership.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 15, 2022

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk was seated at the head table.

From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026

By 2040, Percoco estimates Tesla could generate $17 billion in software revenue a year from the Semi, assuming it sells well.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

Autonomous trucking represents a compelling opportunity for Tesla, but it’s unclear what the company’s initial Semi targets look like.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

In July, he said Tesla would focus on developing the driverless software first for the Cybercab robotaxi and its other vehicles, telling investors that he didn’t want the Semi to “be a distraction.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

Marcus zipped into the parking lot in a sleek black Tesla.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson