| Gauss (gous), Karl Friedrich 1777-1855. German mathematician and astronomer known for his contributions to algebra, differential geometry, probability theory, and number theory. |
| gauss (gous) n. pl. gauss or gauss·es Abbr. G The centimeter-gram-second unit of magnetic flux density, equal to one maxwell per square centimeter. [After Karl Friedrich Gauss.] |
gauss [rhymes with mouse]
Noun
pl gauss the cgs unit of magnetic flux density [after K. F. Gauss, mathematician]
| gauss (gous) The unit of magnetic flux density in the centimeter-gram-second system, equal to one maxwell per square centimeter, or 10-4 tesla. |
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| Noun | 1. | gauss - a unit of magnetic flux density equal to 1 maxwell per square centimeter flux density unit - a measure of the amount of flux per unit of cross sectional area microgauss - a unit of magnetic flux density equal to one millionth of a gauss tesla - a unit of magnetic flux density equal to one weber per square meter |
| 2. |  Gauss - German mathematician who developed the theory of numbers and who applied mathematics to electricity and magnetism and astronomy and geodesy (1777-1855) |
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