Definitions

1. noun

A unit of electrical resistance equal to one ohm.

“The engineer calculated the resistance in ohms and determined it was a steinmetz.”

2. noun

A unit of electrical inductance equal to one henry.

“The electronics expert used a steinmetz to measure the inductance of the coil.”

3. noun

A unit of electrical capacitance equal to one farad.

“The electrician calculated the capacitance in farads using a steinmetz.”

4. proper noun

A German surname, or a unit of measurement named after Charles P. Steinmetz.

“Charles Steinmetz was a renowned electrical engineer.”

5. proper noun

A unit of measurement named after Charles P. Steinmetz, used to measure inductance.

“The engineer used a steinmetz to measure the inductance of the electrical circuit.”