micromho

/maɪˈkrɒmoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of electrical resistance in the International System of Units, equal to one billionth of an ohm.

“The new circuit design required a precise measurement of the micromho to optimize its efficiency.”

2. noun

In geology, a unit of resistivity, equivalent to one billionth of an ohm-meter.

“The geologists used a micromho meter to measure the resistivity of the rock sample.”

Synonyms

  • megohm
  • ohm

Antonyms

  • megohm
  • ohm