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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A unit of electrical resistance equal to one billionth of an ohm (10⁻⁹ ohms), used in the centimeter-gram-second system of units. dated
2. 2
   a unit of resistance equal to a billionth of an ohm wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

kilowatt hourunit

Etymology

From ab- (“absolute”) + ohm.