Definition

A unit used to measure the strength of a magnetic field, equivalent to 1,000 gauss.

Example

The laboratory measured the magnetic field strength in kilogauss.

Conversation

Did you know that a strong magnet can produce a field up to a few kilogauss?

Really? I had no idea it could get that powerful!

Yeah, it's fascinating how much energy is involved in magnets.

Definitely! I should read more about magnetic fields.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Kilogauss is formed from "kilo-" (meaning one thousand) and "gauss" (named after the German mathematician and physicist Carl Friedrich Gauss, who contributed to the field of magnetism). The term kilogauss refers to a unit of magnetic field strength equal to one thousand gauss.

Memory Tip

Think of 'kilo-' meaning one thousand, and 'gauss' being named after a scientist who studied magnetism. This helps you remember that kilogauss measures a thousand units of magnetic field strength.

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