gilbert

noun

gil·​bert ˈgil-bərt 

: the centimeter-gram-second unit of magnetomotive force equivalent to 10/4π ampere-turn

Word History

Etymology

William Gilbert

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

gilbert

noun

gil·​bert ˈgil-bərt 

: the cgs unit of magnetomotive force equivalent to 5/(2π) or about 0.794 ampere-turn

Geographical Definition

Gilbert

geographical name

Gil·​bert ˈgil-bərt 

town in southwest central Arizona southeast of Mesa population 208,453

Biographical Definition

Gilbert 1 of 4

biographical name (1)

Gil·​bert ˈgil-bərt 

Cass 1859–1934 American architect

Gilbert

2 of 4

biographical name (2)

Sir Humphrey circa 1539–1583 English navigator

Gilbert

3 of 4

biographical name (3)

William 1544–1603 English physician and physicist

Gilbert

4 of 4

biographical name (4)

Sir William Schwenck 1836–1911 English librettist and poet

Gilbertian

ˌgil-ˈbər-tē-ən 

adjective