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Definition of milligauss

milligauss

/ˈmɪl.i.ɡaʊs/
mil · li · gauss
Plural:milligauss
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milligauss Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A unit of magnetic flux density equal to one-thousandth of a gauss, commonly used to measure the strength of low-level electromagnetic fields.

Example

"The environmental consultant used a specialized meter to ensure that the electromagnetic radiation from the nearby power lines remained below three milligauss."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the prefix 'milli-' (meaning one-thousandth) and 'gauss', a unit of magnetic induction named in honor of the German mathematician and physicist Carl Friedrich Gauss.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Milligauss. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/milligauss
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