Word
weber
Phoneticswe·ber
US/ˈwɛbɝ/
UK/wˈɛbɐ/
Definition
n. a unit used by scientists to measure the strength of a magnetic field passing through an area.
n. the SI derived unit of magnetic flux; specifically, the flux linking a circuit of one turn that produces an electromotive force of one volt when reduced uniformly to zero in one second.
Examples
“The scientist measured the magnetic flux in webers.”
“Engineers calculated the total magnetic flux in webers to determine the efficiency of the new transformer core.”
“In the International System of Units, one weber is equivalent to one volt-second, providing a standardized measure for magnetic flux across various physical and engineering applications.”
Examples
simple
“The scientist measured the magnetic flux in webers.”
contextual
“Engineers calculated the total magnetic flux in webers to determine the efficiency of the new transformer core.”
complex
“In the International System of Units, one weber is equivalent to one volt-second, providing a standardized measure for magnetic flux across various physical and engineering applications.”
Usage
The noun is countable and is usually abbreviated as 'Wb' in scientific notation.
Teaching tip
This is a highly specialized term; learners only need it for physics or engineering contexts.
Real-World Examples
“Nearly a century ago, well before the advent of digital technologies, sociologist Max Weber described " charismatic authority ." Such authority derives from followers' belief that a leader possesses exceptional qualities or abilities.” Etymology
Borrowed from German Weber.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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