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Definition of gilbert
gilbert
/ˈɡɪl.bərt/
gil · bert
Plural:gilberts
gilbert Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
2
Usage
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• noun
1
A unit of magnetomotive force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) electromagnetic system, equal to the magnetomotive force produced by an electric current of one statampere in a single turn of wire.
Example
"To calculate the total flux in the magnetic circuit, the engineer first measured the magnetomotive force in gilberts."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in honor of the English physician and natural philosopher William Gilbert (1544–1603), who was an early pioneer in the scientific study of magnetism.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gilbert. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gilbert