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WordNet Dictionary |
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- [n] Danish physicist (1777-1851)
- [n] the magnetic field strength 1 cm from a unit magnetic pole
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OERSTED is a 7 letter word that starts with O. |
| | Synonyms: | | Hans Christian Oersted |
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| | See Also: | | field strength unit, gamma, physicist |
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Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Oer"sted\, n. [After Hans Christian Oersted, Danish
physicist.] (Elec.)
The C.G.S. unit of magnetic reluctance or resistance, equal
to the reluctance of a centimeter cube of air (or vacuum)
between parallel faces. Also, a reluctance in which unit
magnetomotive force sets up unit flux.
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