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Vocabulary Entry
gauss
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A unit of magnetic flux density in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, equivalent to one maxwell per square centimeter.
Example Sentences
"The magnetic field in the laboratory measured 50 gauss."
"Gauss is often used when discussing magnetic properties of materials."
"The compass needle aligned with the Earth's magnetic field, which is about half a gauss."
V
verb
To apply a mathematical technique, often referring to Gaussian elimination in solving systems of equations.
Example Sentences
"We need to gauss the matrix to find the solution to the equations."
"You can gauss the data to improve its accuracy and alignment."
"In statistics, experts often gauss datasets before analysis."
A
adjective
Relating to the mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss, especially in contexts concerning his work in statistics or number theory.
Example Sentences
"The Gaussian distribution is a critical concept in statistics."
"Her research focused on Gaussian functions and their applications."
"In physics, Gaussian beams are used in laser applications."