megohm

noun

meg·ohm ˈmeg-ˌōm

: one million ohms

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First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of megohm was in 1867

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“Megohm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/megohm. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

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megohm

noun

meg·ohm ˈmeg-ˌōm

: one million ohms

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