"maxwell" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: maxwells [plural]
Etymology: From James Clerk Maxwell, Scottish physicist and mathematician. Head templates: {{en-noun}} maxwell (plural maxwells)
  1. (physics) A unit of magnetic flux that produces one abvolt per turn per second. Wikipedia link: James Clerk Maxwell Categories (topical): Physics Synonyms: line [historical] Translations (Unit): μάξγουελ (máxgouel) [neuter] (Greek)

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