n. The CGS unit of magnetizing field (symbol Oe), defined as 1000/4π (≈79.5774715) amperes per meter of flux path.
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n. The C. G. S. unit of magnetic reluctance or resistance, equal to the reluctance of a centimeter cube of air (or vacuum) between parallel faces. Also, a reluctance in which unit magnetomotive force sets up unit flux.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. In electricity, the unit of magnetic reluctance.
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n. Danish physicist (1777-1851)
n. the magnetic field strength 1 cm from a unit magnetic pole