tesla

noun

UK /ˈtɛslə/

US /ˈtɛslə/

A tesla is a unit used to measure how strong a magnet is.

The scientist measured the magnetic field and found it was two teslas strong.

SYNONYMS

magnetic flux density unit magnetic field unit magnetic induction unit

RELATED WORDS

magnet magnetic field gauss electromagnetism unit

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A Tesla is a brand of electric car.

She drove her Tesla to the charging station.

3. Nikola Tesla was a famous inventor who studied electricity.

Nikola Tesla made important discoveries about alternating current.