Maxwell

ˈmæksˌwɛl

Definition

Definition of Maxwell - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

physicsScottish physicist known for electromagnetic theory

Maxwell's equations are fundamental in physics.

boy forenamemale given name transferred from the surname

Maxwell was named after his grandfather.

family lineageScottish habitational surname from Mackeswell

Maxwell is a common surname in Scotland.

family name

last name

surname

publishing

Rare

British publisher known for founding Pergamon Press

Rare

Maxwell's business collapsed after his death.

editor

printer

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Maxwell's equations

four equations describing electromagnetism

Maxwell's equations explain how light and radio waves travel.

Origin of Maxwell

Scottish surname, Mack's well (Mack's spring)

Examples of Maxwell in a sentence

The biography of Maxwell inspired many young physicists.
Maxwell received a scholarship for his studies.
Everyone was excited to meet baby Maxwell.
Maxwell was the first to arrive at the reunion.
The Maxwell family has a long history in this town.
Maxwell's publications were renowned worldwide.

The legacy of Maxwell continues in the publishing world.

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maxwell

ˈmæks.wəl

Definition of maxwell - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

physics

Dated

unit of magnetic flux in the CGS system

Dated

One maxwell is a very small amount of magnetic flux..
The scientist measured the magnetic flux in maxwells.
Maxwells are rarely used in modern physics calculations.

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Origin of maxwell

Scottish surname, 'Mack's well'

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