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Mx

UK/mɪks/ US/məks/ uncommon us

noun

1.

a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss

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Origin

Coined based on Mr and Ms, with x chosen as a "wildcard" character. First proposed jokingly in print in 1977.

Phrases

  • Maltese cross

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