Mx
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A unit that measures magnetic flux through one square centimetre
- noun
- Specialized
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Mx
- A magnetic flux of one Mx is equivalent to one maxwell, representing a specific measurement in electromagnetism.
Examples
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In physics, the unit of magnetic flux known as Mx is critical for calculating the strength of magnetic fields.
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I knew that Mister MX, but like the rest, couldn't spell it.
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You haven't dismantled your MX stockpile.
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They won the Apertura 2010 title and then won the promotion playoff to play in Liga MX.
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One Mx is the amount of magnetic flux that passes through an area of one square centimeter in a magnetic field of one gauss.
Synonyms
9.7
A unit for measuring magnetic field through one square centimeter in a one gauss field
is the abbreviated symbol used to write the same unit
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Mx is the short form of the unit maxwell, named for the scientist James Clerk Maxwell. Maxwell worked on electricity and magnets, so Mx measures magnetic 'flow' (magnetic flux), which is why scientists use that short name.