Definition of Coulomb

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coulomb
n. unit for measuring an electric charge (Electricity)

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Coulomb Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries

Integrated Circuit Terminology
Coulomb
the quantity of electricity transferred by one ampere in one second. Equivalent to charge on 6.24 x 1018 elecrtons.


Coulomb Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
Coulomb
(n.)
The standard unit of quantity in electrical measurements. It is the quantity of electricity conveyed in one second by the current produced by an electro-motive force of one volt acting in a circuit having a resistance of one ohm, or the quantity transferred by one ampere in one second. Formerly called weber.
  

WordNet 2.0
Coulomb

Noun
1. French physicist famous for his discoveries in the field of electricity and magnetism; formulated Coulomb's Law (1736-1806)
(synonym) Charles Augustin de Coulomb
(hypernym) physicist


coulomb

Noun
1. a unit of electrical charge equal to the amount of charge transferred by a current of 1 ampere in 1 second
(synonym) C, ampere-second
(hypernym) charge unit, quantity unit
(part-holonym) abcoulomb

hEnglish - advanced version
coulomb

coulomb
\cou`lomb"\ (k??`l?n"), n. [from coulomb, a french physicist and electrican.] (physics) the standard unit of quantity in electrical measurements. it is the quantity of electricity conveyed in one second by the current produced by an electro-motive force of one volt acting in a circuit having a resistance of one ohm, or the quantity transferred by one ampère in one second. formerly called weber.
coulomb
n
1. a unit of electrical charge equal to the amount of charge transferred by a current of 1 ampere in 1 second [syn: c, ampere-second]


2. french physicist famous for his discoveries in the field of electricity and magnetism; formulated coulomb's law (1736-1806) [syn: coulomb, charles augustin de coulomb]




  similar words(2) 




 charles augustin de coulomb 
 coulomb meter 


Coulomb Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries

WEATHER&METEOROLOGY
coulomb (C)
Meter-kilogram-second unit of electric charge equal to the charge of 6.28 x 1018 electrons; 1 coulomb equals 1 ampere-second.

Electrochemistry Dictionary
coulomb
"Measurement unit of the electrical charge. Symbol: ""C"". The charge passing a given point during one second when the current is one ampere. "

Technical English by wpv
Coulomb
A measurement of the quantity of electrical charge, usually expressed as pico coulomb (10-12 coulombs).

General Chemistry Glossary
coulomb
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(C) The SI unit of electric charge, equal to the amount of charge delivered by a current of 1 ampere running for 1 second. One mole of electrons has a charge of about 96487 C.


Coulomb Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries

Environmental Engineering (English ver.)
coulomb (COO-lahm)
  A measurement of the amount of electrical charge conveyed in one second by an electric current of one ampere. One coulomb equals about 6.25 x 1018electrons (6,250,000,000,000,000,000 electrons).


Coulomb Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia
Coulomb
The coulomb (symbol: C) is the SI unit of electric charge. It is named after Charles-Augustin de Coulomb.

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