ohmic resistance

noun

That portion of the apparent resistance or impedance of a circuit which depends only upon the dimensions of the conductors, their temperature, and the materials of which they are composed.

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Meanings

nounohmic resistance (countable and uncountable, plural ohmic resistances)

plural ohmic resistances

  1. countableuncountablebusinessThat portion of the apparent resistance or impedance of a circuit which depends only upon the dimensions of the conductors, their temperature, and the materials of which they are composed.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms

Similar
electric resistanceelectrical resistanceimpedanceresistanceresistivity
Broader
electrical phenomenon
Also see
electrical resistanceimpedanceresistanceresistivity

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