Coulomb
WordNet
noun
(1) French physicist famous for his discoveries in the field of electricity and magnetism; formulated Coulomb's Law (1736-1806)
(2) A unit of electrical charge equal to the amount of charge transferred by a current of 1 ampere in 1 second
WiktionaryText
Etymology
Named after the French physicist Charles-Augustin de Coulomb.
Noun
- In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electric charge; the amount of electric charge carried by a current of 1 ampere flowing for 1 second. Symbol: C
- He is charged up with enough coulombs to make his hair stand on end.