decitesla

[deh-see-TEHS-luh]
nounfemininepl: deciteslas
decitesla
1. A unit of magnetic flux density equal to one-tenth of a tesla (0.1 T), used in scientific and technical measurements
The magnetic field strength was measured at 5 deciteslas.
A intensidade do campo magnético foi medida em 5 deciteslas.
2. A metric unit in the International System of Units (SI) for measuring magnetic induction
The device operates within a range of 2 to 8 deciteslas.
O dispositivo opera dentro de uma faixa de 2 a 8 deciteslas.
Decitesla is a technical term used exclusively in scientific, engineering, and medical contexts, particularly in research involving magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and electromagnetic field studies. It is not commonly used in everyday Brazilian or Portuguese conversation, remaining within specialized academic and industrial vocabulary.

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decitesla
Standard scientific terminology used in technical and academic contexts
Portugal
decitesla
Same usage as in Brazil; standard SI unit terminology
International
decitesla
Uniform usage across all English and Portuguese-speaking scientific communities

Related Words

teslamilliteslamicroteslamagnetic flux densitygaussmagnetic field
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