Gausses

/ɡɔːsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of gauss, the unit of magnetic flux density, used when referring to multiple measurements of magnetic field strength.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'gauss,' the unit named after Carl Friedrich Gauss. The '-es' plural is standard in English for words ending in 's' or 'ss' sounds.

Kelly Says

Even though we live in a world dominated by the metric system's tesla, the gauss is still used in some older scientific fields and in CGS units—so you'll see 'gausses' in vintage physics papers!

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