noun
gauss
gows
Gauss (noun) means a unit of magnetic field strength in the older CGS system of measurement. Example: “The magnet's strength was measured at 500 gauss.”
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A unit of magnetic field strength in the older CGS system of measurement.
"The magnet's strength was measured at 500 gauss."
How to use gauss
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA unit for measuring how strong a magnetic field is.
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- Plural
- gausses
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Etymology
Named after the German mathematician and physicist Carl Friedrich Gauss (1777-1855).
Class of 1777
gauss joined the language around 1777.
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What does “gauss” mean?
The word “gauss” means a unit of magnetic field strength in the older CGS system of measurement. In plain terms, a unit for measuring how strong a magnetic field is.
How do you pronounce “gauss”?
“Gauss” is pronounced gows (/ɡaʊs/ in IPA).
How do you use “gauss” in a sentence?
Here is “gauss” used in a sentence: “The magnet's strength was measured at 500 gauss.”
What part of speech is “gauss”?
“Gauss” is a noun.
Where does the word “gauss” come from?
The word “gauss” dates back to around 1777 and comes from German. Named after the German mathematician and physicist Carl Friedrich Gauss (1777-1855).
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