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Word

tesla

Phoneticstes·la

US/ˈtɛsɫə/

UK/tˈɛslɐ/

Definitions

02scientific unit

C2 · Science

n. a unit used by scientists to measure how strong a magnet is.

n. the SI derived unit of magnetic flux density. One tesla is equal to one weber per square metre.

“The MRI machine uses a very strong magnet measured in teslas.”

“The laboratory's new superconducting magnet can generate a field of several teslas, requiring specialized cooling systems to maintain stability.”

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Usage

The symbol for this unit is a capital 'T'.

03Nikola Tesla

B2

n. the last name of Nikola Tesla, a famous inventor who worked with electricity.

n. the surname of Nikola Tesla (1856–1943), the Serbian-American inventor and engineer known for his contributions to alternating current (AC) electricity.

“Many modern technologies are based on the early inventions of Tesla.”

“Historians often debate the professional rivalry between Tesla and Edison regarding the standardization of electrical distribution systems.”

Real-World Examples

“It marked the prancing horse's first entry into the electric vehicle (EV) market - a sector dominated by Elon Musk's Tesla and China's carmakers .”
BBC News · 17 Aug 2026
“Charging up the Gravity proved easy at any one of several local Tesla Supercharger stations.”
Ars Technica · 17 Jul 2026
“The researchers noted that this design closely resembles the architecture currently used in Tesla batteries.”
ScienceDaily · 21 Jun 2026

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