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resistivity
Resistivity (noun) means (physics) A measure of how strongly a material resists an electric current, worked out for a standard-sized sample and given in ohm-metres.
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1
(physics) A measure of how strongly a material resists an electric current, worked out for a standard-sized sample and given in ohm-metres.
2
(physics) The opposite of thermal conductivity; how poorly a material carries heat.
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What is the meaning of resistivity?
"resistivity" (noun) means (physics) A measure of how strongly a material resists an electric current, worked out for a standard-sized sample and given in ohm-metres.
What is another word for resistivity?
Other words for "resistivity" include impedance, resistance.
What are the different meanings of resistivity?
"resistivity" has 2 main meanings: 1. (physics) A measure of how strongly a material resists an electric current, worked out for a standard-sized sample and given in ohm-metres; 2. (physics) The opposite of thermal conductivity; how poorly a material carries heat.
