maxwell | ||
1. | [ noun ] (physics) Scottish physicist whose equations unified electricity and magnetism and who recognized the electromagnetic nature of light (1831-1879) | |
Synonyms: | james_clerk_maxwell j._c._maxwell | |
Related terms: | physicist | |
2. | [ noun ] Man's first name, popularity rank in the U.S. is 695 | |
3. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 404 | |
4. | [ noun ] (physics) 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 | |
Related terms: | flux_unit weber | |
Similar spelling: |
Maskell Maselli Mazzella Masiello Machelle Makela Maisel Maciel maxilla Mackall |