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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

Example Sentences

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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

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

A standard scanner’s magnet produces a field of 1.5 tesla—30,000 times as strong as Earth’s field—and some reach 3 or 7 tesla.

From Science Magazine ● Feb. 22, 2023

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

From Washington Post ● Dec. 15, 2022

Others, such as Uber and Tesla, would rely on similar tactics as they pushed new ways of doing things that threatened entrenched rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026

He said he’s looking into adding a few Tesla semi-trucks, which have a 500-mile range, on par with diesel.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

On Monday, the company said it plans to host an inauguration event on Sept. 24 for its Nevada facility dedicated to making the Tesla Semi.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026

Made popular by multi-billionaire Elon Musk's Tesla, hidden door handles are designed to tuck seamlessly within the car's door panel and only extend outwards approaches their vehicle.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

Lawrence listened soberly, his eyes wandering over the magnets, Tesla coils, and vacuum tubes littering the lab.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik