maxwell
the centimeter-gram-second unit of magnetic flux, equal to the magnetic flux through one square centimeter normal to a magnetic field of one gauss. Abbreviation: Mx
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Elsa, 1883–1963, U.S. professional hostess and author.
James Clerk [klahrk], /klɑrk/, 1831–79, Scottish physicist.
a male given name.
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How to use maxwell in a sentence
The paper updates a classic 19th-century thought experiment known as maxwell's demon, which provides a potential loophole to subvert the second law—at least temporarily.
Meet Maxwell’s gambling demon—smart enough to quit while it’s ahead | Jennifer Ouellette | March 4, 2021 | Ars TechnicaLord “welcomes a telephone call to answer any outstanding questions,” maxwell said.
Mnuchin defends controversial loan to private equity-backed firm in contentious Hill testimony | Yeganeh Torbati, Jeff Stein | December 10, 2020 | Washington Postmaxwell, who remains in custody pending a trial scheduled for next year, has denied wrongdoing.
Ghislaine Maxwell deposition portrays her as combative, loyal defender of sex offender Epstein | Rosalind Helderman, Shayna Jacobs, Beth Reinhard, Devlin Barrett | October 22, 2020 | Washington PostProsecutors could use maxwell’s deposition at trial to try to impeach her credibility.
Ghislaine Maxwell deposition portrays her as combative, loyal defender of sex offender Epstein | Rosalind Helderman, Shayna Jacobs, Beth Reinhard, Devlin Barrett | October 22, 2020 | Washington Postmaxwell borrowed Sade songwriter-producer Stuart Matthewman to create his 1996 loverman classic, Urban Hang Suite, and Sade’s albums cast a shadow over neo-soul in general.
maxwell was not available for comment but has described all claims against her as “untrue” and “obvious lies.”
maxwell was not available for comment describes all claims against her as “untrue” and “obvious lies.”
Buckingham Palace Disputes Sex Allegations Against Prince ‘Randy Andy’ | Tom Sykes | January 4, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTWould you believe, as maxwell Smart used to say, that the candidate increases his lead?
But Thomas left the ball exposed in one arm, and maxwell easily stripped him of it.
The Impossible Super Bowl Score: First 43-8 Football Game in a Century | Evin Demirel | February 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOne: “Stealing shamelessly from Jan maxwell, who was Elsa when I did it.”
‘Sound of Music’ Star Laura Benanti Is About to Be One of Your Favorite Things | Kevin Fallon | December 4, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTMy No. 4239 addressed to maxwell and repeated to you was sent before receiving your telegram under reply.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I | Ian Hamiltonmaxwell in Egypt has been improvising a few; Methuen at Malta says they can't make them there.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I | Ian HamiltonMy dear child, don't you know who the Charles maxwell is whose name those boys are yelling?
The Weight of the Crown | Fred M. WhiteI gave the papers to Captain Lancing and Mr. maxwell, and asked them to see that they were securely placed away.
The Weight of the Crown | Fred M. WhiteI immediately took a hansom to maxwell's rooms, to find that he had gone to Paris in a great hurry.
The Weight of the Crown | Fred M. White
British Dictionary definitions for maxwell (1 of 2)
/ (ˈmækswəl) /
the cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux through one square centimetre normal to a field of one gauss. It is equivalent to 10 –8 weber: Symbol: Mx
Origin of maxwell
1British Dictionary definitions for Maxwell (2 of 2)
/ (ˈmækswəl) /
James Clerk. 1831–79, Scottish physicist. He made major contributions to the electromagnetic theory, developing the equations (Maxwell equations) upon which classical theory is based. He also contributed to the kinetic theory of gases, and colour vision
(Ian) Robert, original name Robert Hoch. 1923–91, British publisher, born in Slovakia: founder (1949) of Pergamon Press; chairman of Mirror Group Newspapers Ltd. (1984–91); theft from his employees' pension funds and other frauds discovered after his death led to the collapse of his business
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Scientific definitions for maxwell (1 of 2)
[ măks′wĕl′, -wəl ]
The unit of magnetic flux in the centimeter-gram-second system, equal to the flux perpendicularly intersecting an area of one square centimeter in a region where the magnetic intensity is one gauss.
Scientific definitions for Maxwell (2 of 2)
[ măks′wĕl′ ]
Scottish physicist who developed four laws of electromagnetism showing that light is composed of electromagnetic waves. He also investigated heat and the kinetic theory of gases, and he experimented with color vision, producing the first color photograph in 1861.
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