ohm

noun

\ ˈōm

Definition of ohm

: the practical meter-kilogram-second unit of electric resistance equal to the resistance of a circuit in which a potential difference of one volt produces a current of one ampere

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Recent Examples on the Web Now flip the switch On and the meter should read less than one ohm. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 21 Oct. 2020 In general, speakers with a lower rating like 4 ohms will need a more powerful receiver to drive them, while 8-ohm speakers, which are the most common, will work with most receivers. — Don Melanson, Popular Mechanics, 18 July 2018

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“Ohm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ohm. Accessed 25 May. 2022.

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ohm

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Medical Definition of ohm

: the practical mks unit of electrical resistance equal to the resistance of a circuit in which a potential difference of one volt produces a current of one ampere