Synonyms for

Ohms

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

Definition

Ohms are a unit of measurement used to express electrical resistance.

Synonyms & similar words

ohm georgsimonohm resistance impedance reactance admittance conductance conductivity conductance susceptance capacitance inductance megohm microhm milliohm nanohm picohm kilohm gigohm terahm femtohm attohm

Example sentences

  1. The light bulb needed a 60-watt bulb and 120 volts, and had a resistance of 20 ohms.
  2. The speaker had an 8-ohm impedance, which worked well with the amplifier.
  3. The wire's resistance was too high, causing a voltage drop across the circuit.

Quotes

  • Ohm's Law is just as important to the electrician as the multiplication table is to the mathematician.
  • Resistance is futile.
  • Electricity is really just organized lightning.

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