heaviside

/ˈhevɪsaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of electric charge used especially in the International System of Units.

“The engineer calculated the heaviside to ensure the electrical circuit was functioning correctly.”

2. proper noun

A British physicist who developed the theory of electromagnetic waves.

“Heaviside’s work on electromagnetic waves revolutionized the field of physics.”

3. verb

To process or treat data using the Heaviside step function.

“The programmer heavisided the data to create a smooth curve.”

Synonyms

  • ampere
  • coulomb

Antonyms

  • ampere
  • coulomb