jansky

jan·sky

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jan-skee]
- /ˈdʒæn ski/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jan-skee]
- /ˈdʒæn ski/

Definitions of jansky word

noun plural jansky a unit of flux density for electromagnetic radiation, used chiefly in radio astronomy. Abbreviation: Jy. 1
noun jansky Karl Guthe, 1905–50, U.S. engineer: pioneer in radio astronomy. 1
noun jansky A non-SI unit (symbol Jy) measuring electromagnetic flux density equal to 10-26 watts per square meter per hertz. 1
noun jansky a unit of flux density equal to 10–26 W m–2 Hz–1, used predominantly in radio and infrared astronomy 0
noun jansky Karl Guthe 1905–50, US electrical engineer. He discovered a source of radio waves outside the solar system (1932) and pioneered radio astronomy 0

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jansky popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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