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gauss

nounmasculinetécnico/ˈɡawʃ/low

gauss

Definition

Unit of magnetic flux density (magnetic induction) in the CGS system, equivalent to 10⁻⁴ tesla.
The Earth's magnetic field strength is on the order of 0.5 gauss.
The magnetar emits magnetic fields on the order of 10¹² gauss.
Common collocations
gauss (unit)gauss measurementmagnetic field in gauss

Etymology

Do antropónimo alemão Carl Friedrich Gauss, matemático e físico.

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