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Definition of gilbert

gilbert

/ˈɡɪl.bərt/
gil · bert
Plural:gilberts
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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."

• Rhymes for gilbert

• Nearby Words

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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.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gilbert. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gilbert
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