noun
ohm
ohm
Ohm (noun) means the standard unit of electrical resistance. Example: “The resistor is rated at 100 ohms.”
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The standard unit of electrical resistance.
"The resistor is rated at 100 ohms."
How to use ohm
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe unit used to measure how much a material resists the flow of electric current.
Common pairings
measured in ohms
100-ohm resistor
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Etymology
Named after the German physicist Georg Ohm, who described the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance.
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What does “ohm” mean?
The word “ohm” means the standard unit of electrical resistance. In plain terms, the unit used to measure how much a material resists the flow of electric current.
How do you pronounce “ohm”?
“Ohm” is pronounced ohm (/oʊm/ in IPA).
How do you use “ohm” in a sentence?
Here is “ohm” used in a sentence: “The resistor is rated at 100 ohms.”
What part of speech is “ohm”?
“Ohm” is a noun.
Where does the word “ohm” come from?
The word “ohm” comes from German. Named after the German physicist Georg Ohm, who described the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance.
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