milligauss

noun

mil·​li·​gauss ˈmi-lə-ˌgau̇s How to pronounce milligauss (audio)
: one thousandth of a gauss

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of milligauss was in 1960

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“Milligauss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milligauss. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

milligauss

noun
mil·​li·​gauss ˈmil-ə-ˌgau̇s How to pronounce milligauss (audio)
: one thousandth of a gauss
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