gauss

noun

ˈgau̇s 

plural gauss also gausses

: the centimeter-gram-second unit of magnetic flux density that is equal to 1 × 10⁻⁴ tesla

Examples of gauss in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Launched in 1956, the Milgauss was the first watch to resist magnetic fields up to 1,000 gauss, thanks to its innovative ferromagnetic shield inside the case. —Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025

Housed in a 38mm stainless steel case, it is powered by the brand’s famous Co-Axial Master Chronometer movement that is self-winding, resists magnetic fields up to 15,000 gauss, and has a power reserve of 55 hours. —Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024

Giant flares are thought to require magnetic field strengths of at least 1015 gauss; Earth's magnetic field is less than one gauss. —John Timmer, Ars Technica, 24 Apr. 2024

Studying the star in more detail, Shenar’s team discovered this was a particularly unusual Wolf-Rayet star with a magnetic field of 43,000 gauss. —Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 17 Aug. 2023

Magnet-proof: Up to 15,000 gauss (equal to MRI). —Chris Smith, BGR, 22 Feb. 2022

Word History

Etymology

Karl F. Gauss

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gauss

• blouse
• bouse
• douse
• dowse
• grouse
• haus
• louse
• mouse
• rouse
• spouse
• youse
• alehouse

Medical Definition

gauss

noun

ˈgau̇s 

plural gauss also gausses

: the cgs unit of magnetic flux density that is equal to 1 × 10⁻⁴ tesla

Biographical Definition

Gauss

biographical name

ˈgau̇s 

Carl Friedrich 1777–1855 German mathematician and astronomer