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Ohm

Verb / əʊm / Another word for ohm — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ohm is a unit of electrical resistance, named after Georg Simon Ohm, a German physicist.

Synonyms & similar words

ohm georgsimonohm resistance impedance reactance resistivity conductance admittance susceptance capacitance inductance impedivity

Example sentences

  1. The circuit had a resistance of 10 ohms.
  2. The light bulb requires 60 ohms of resistance to function properly.
  3. The speaker has a 8 ohm impedance.
  4. The wire had a low resistance of 2 ohms.
  5. The electrician measured the resistance of the wire using an ohmmeter.

Quotes

  • Electricity can be dangerous. My nephew tried to stick a penny into a plug. Whoever said a penny doesn’t go far didn't see him shoot across that floor. I told him he was grounded. - Tim Allen
  • A scientist without a laboratory is like a philosopher without a pen. - Georg Simon Ohm
  • Electricity is really just organized lightning. - George Carlin

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