Associations to the word «Tesla»

Wiktionary

TESLA, noun. In the International System of Units, the derived unit of magnetic flux density or magnetic inductivity. Symbol: T
TESLA COIL, noun. A type of resonant transformer circuit used to produce high voltage, low current, high frequency alternating current electricity.
TESLA COILS, noun. Plural of Tesla coil

Dictionary definition

TESLA, noun. A unit of magnetic flux density equal to one weber per square meter.
TESLA, noun. United States electrical engineer and inventor (born in Croatia but of Serbian descent) who discovered the principles of alternating currents and developed the first alternating-current induction motor and the Tesla coil and several forms of oscillators (1856-1943).

Wise words

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