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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The resistance offered at a particular temperature by an electrical conductor of any given material in a cube of unit length, expressed in ohm-metres (Ωm) in the metric system of measurement. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms wordnet
3. 3
   The reciprocal of thermal conductivity, having SI unit: m K W⁻¹ countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

electric resistanceelectric resistanceelectrical resistanceimpedanceohmic resistanceresistance

Etymology

From resistive + -ity.

Related phrases

volume resistivityelectrical resistancethermal conductivity

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