maxwell

/ˈmækˌswɛl/
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Definitions of maxwell
  1. noun
    a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss
    synonyms: Mx
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    type of:
    flux unit, magnetic flux unit
    a measure of the strength of a magnetic field per unit area
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