megohm

noun

meg·​ohm ˈmeg-ˌōm How to pronounce megohm (audio)
: one million ohms

Word History

Etymology

meg(a)- + ohm

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of megohm was in 1867

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Cite this Entry

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

Medical Definition

megohm

noun
meg·​ohm ˈmeg-ˌōm How to pronounce megohm (audio)
: one million ohms

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