maxwell
nounUK /ˈmækswəl/
US /ˈmækswəl/
A maxwell is a unit used by scientists to measure magnetism.
The old physics book explained that one maxwell measures a tiny amount of magnetic flow.
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2. A Scottish surname, often used as a first name for boys.
Maxwell is my cousin's last name.
3. A brand of coffee, or a common name for a coffee drink.
He grabbed a cup of Maxwell coffee on his way to work.
4. A type of mathematical equation in physics describing electricity and magnetism.
The teacher wrote Maxwell's equations on the board.