bohr

/boʊr/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of measurement of the magnetic flux density, equal to 10^-8 teslas.

“The research team used Bohr magnetometers to measure the magnetic field.”

2. noun

A Danish physicist, famous for his model of the atom and his contributions to the understanding of atomic structure.

“Niels Bohr was a renowned physicist who developed the Bohr model of the atom.”

3. verb

To remove or cut something using a drill or other cutting tool.

“He had to bohr out the old wooden beam to install a new one.”

Synonyms

  • cut
  • drill

Antonyms

  • fill
  • seal