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Gilbert (noun) means a unit of magnetomotive force in the older CGS system of measurement, used in physics and electrical engineering. Example: “The textbook gave the coil's magnetomotive force in gilberts rather than the modern SI unit.”
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A unit of magnetomotive force in the older CGS system of measurement, used in physics and electrical engineering.
"The textbook gave the coil's magnetomotive force in gilberts rather than the modern SI unit."
"Older physics papers sometimes measure magnetic driving force in gilberts."
How to use Gilbert
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA somewhat outdated scientific unit for magnetic force, rarely seen outside older textbooks.
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Etymology
Named after William Gilbert, the English scientist who pioneered the study of magnetism in the late 1500s.
Class of 1500
Gilbert joined the language around 1500.
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What does “Gilbert” mean?
The word “Gilbert” means a unit of magnetomotive force in the older CGS system of measurement, used in physics and electrical engineering. In plain terms, a somewhat outdated scientific unit for magnetic force, rarely seen outside older textbooks.
How do you pronounce “Gilbert”?
“Gilbert” is pronounced GIHLBT (/ˈɡɪlbɚt/ in IPA).
How do you use “Gilbert” in a sentence?
Here is “Gilbert” used in a sentence: “The textbook gave the coil's magnetomotive force in gilberts rather than the modern SI unit.”
What part of speech is “Gilbert”?
“Gilbert” is a noun.
Where does the word “Gilbert” come from?
The word “Gilbert” dates back to around 1500. Named after William Gilbert, the English scientist who pioneered the study of magnetism in the late 1500s.
Is “Gilbert” a common word?
“Gilbert” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between a gilbert and an ampere-turn?
Both measure magnetomotive force, but the gilbert is the older CGS unit while the ampere-turn is the modern SI equivalent. One gilbert is approximately 0.796 ampere-turns.
What quantity is measured in gilberts?
The gilbert measures magnetomotive force, the 'magnetic pressure' that drives magnetic flux around a magnetic circuit. It belongs to the older CGS system of units used in physics and electrical engineering.
Is the gilbert still used today?
The gilbert is part of the older CGS system and has largely been replaced in modern practice. Engineers today generally use the SI unit, the ampere-turn, instead.
What is the difference between a gilbert and an oersted?
Both are CGS magnetic units, but they measure different things. The gilbert measures magnetomotive force, while the oersted measures magnetic field strength.
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