ohm

noun

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Definition of ohm

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: 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

Ohm

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Definition of Ohm (Entry 2 of 2)

Georg Simon 1787–1854 German physicist

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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, "The Setup: Building a Great Home Entertainment System," 18 July 2018 Here are the specs for Sonos’ new product line: Sonos ZonePlayer 120 · Class-D Amplifier: Great sounding amplifier that is lightweight, small and very energy efficient · Output: 2x55W RMS (55W power into 8 ohms, TDN+N<0.02%)* · — Eliot Van Buskirk, WIRED, "Sonos Improves Multi-Room Digital Audio System," 5 Aug. 2008

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The first known use of ohm was in 1861

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ohm

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English Language Learners Definition of ohm

: a unit for measuring electrical resistance

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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