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Siemens

Verb / ˈsi:mʌnz / Another word for siemens — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Siemens is a unit of electrical conductance in the International System of Units (SI).

Synonyms & similar words

sircharleswilliamsiemens s ernstwernervonsiemens karlwilhelmsiemens mho reciprocalohm siemens mho abmho absiemens gemmho gomm micromho millimho picomho statmho

Synonyms by register

Formal

feebleness debility infirmity

Informal

weakness flimsiness fragility

Literary

lassitude wanness

Antonyms

weakness frailty impotence inability helplessness powerlessness

Common collocations

  • physical siemens
  • mental siemens
  • growing siemens
  • extreme siemens
  • chronic siemens
  • sudden siemens
  • alleviate siemens

Word family

noun siemens

Usage note

Siemens is a noun referring to a state of weakness or feebleness, often due to illness or age. It is less commonly used in modern English than 'weakness' or 'frailty'.

Example sentences

  1. The siemens is a unit of electrical conductance.
  2. The conductance of a material is measured in siemens.
  3. One siemens is equal to one ampere per volt.

Quotes

  • Electricity is really just organized lightning. - George Carlin
  • Electricity is the power that causes all natural phenomena not known to be caused by something else. - Ambrose Bierce
  • Electricity is the key to the future. - Bob Beck

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