weber

noun

we·ber ˈwe-bər

ˈvā-bər

: the practical meter-kilogram-second unit of magnetic flux equal to that flux which in linking a circuit of one turn produces in it an electromotive force of one volt as the flux is reduced to zero at a uniform rate in one second : 10⁸ maxwells

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Etymology

Wilhelm E. Weber †1891 German physicist

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of weber was in 1891

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“Weber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weber. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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weber

noun

we·ber ˈweb-ər

ˈvā-bər

: the practical mks unit of magnetic flux equal to that flux which in linking a circuit of one turn produces in it an electromotive force of one volt as the flux is reduced to zero at a uniform rate in one second : 10⁸ maxwells

Biographical Definition

Weber 1 of 4

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We·ber ˈvā-bər

Carl Maria von 1786–1826 German composer and conductor

Weber

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Ernst Heinrich 1795–1878 German physiologist

Weber

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Max 1864–1920 German sociologist and economist

Weberian

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Weber

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Web·er ˈwe-bər

Max 1881–1961 American (Russian-born) painter

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