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  • tesla
    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


Tesla 2 American  
[tes-luh] / ˈtɛs lə /

noun

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


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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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.


tesla 2 Scientific  
/ tĕslə /
  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.


Etymology

Origin of tesla

Named after N. Tesla

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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

"We make music out of sparks," said Karim Ladha, the creator of the tesla organ.

From BBC Mar. 25, 2010

Companies have also been quick to market their machines to businesses and the public ahead of US humanoid robot rivals like Elon Musk's Tesla and Boston Dynamics.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Several robotics companies already manufacture some humanoid robots in the United States, including Boston Dynamics, Tesla, Figure AI and Agility Robotics.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

Read more: Tesla sees a $214 billion wipeout as investors pan Elon Musk’s plan to spend ‘as fast as we can’

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

Shares of Tesla fell 18% this week, their worst week since December 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Not just the Tesla, but Henry, in his entirety.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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