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.