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词汇 Maxwellian
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Definition of Maxwellian in English:

Maxwellian

(also maxwellian)
adjective maksˈwɛlɪən
Physics
  • Of, relating to, or derived by the physicist James Clerk Maxwell; in accordance with or obeying Maxwell's law, equations, or distribution.

adjective maksˈwɛlɪən
  • Of, relating to, or regarded as characteristic of Robert Maxwell, especially in relation to his misuse of employees' pension funds for business deals.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Electrician. From the name of James Clerk Maxwell + -ian
1980s; earliest use found in Time. From the name of Ian Robert Maxwell (born Jan Ludvik Hoch), Czechoslovakian-born British publisher + -ian.

Definition of Maxwellian in US English:

Maxwellian

(also maxwellian)
adjectivemaksˈwɛlɪən
Physics
  • Of, relating to, or derived by the physicist James Clerk Maxwell; in accordance with or obeying Maxwell's law, equations, or distribution.

adjectivemaksˈwɛlɪən
  • Of, relating to, or regarded as characteristic of Robert Maxwell, especially in relation to his misuse of employees' pension funds for business deals.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Electrician. From the name of James Clerk Maxwell + -ian<br>1980s; earliest use found in Time. From the name of Ian Robert Maxwell (born Jan Ludvik Hoch), Czechoslovakian-born British publisher + -ian.

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