gilbert

nouncommon in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˈɡɪlbət//
United States//ˈɡɪlbɚt//

The CGS unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns.

noun

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The CGS unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns.

Etymology

Named after William Gilbert (astronomer).

Forms

plural: gilberts

Gigi · A female given name from French.gigolo · A man funded by women who find him attractive, particularly Gil · A diminutive of the male given name Gilbert.

gilbert · The CGS unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns.

Gilbert · A male given name from the Germanic languages.Giles · A male given name from Ancient Greek.gill · A breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals.

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