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microhm

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈmaɪkroʊm/

KK: /ˈmaɪkroʊhm/

noun
Definition

A unit of electrical resistance equal to one millionth of an ohm.


Example

The resistance of the circuit was measured in microhms to ensure precision.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you know a microhm is a millionth of an ohm?
Sloth B
No way, that’s really small!
Sloth A
Yeah, it's crazy how precise measurements can get.
Sloth B
Science is fascinating, especially when you think about those tiny units!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ohm
resistance
impedance
Antonyms
conductance
capacitance
inductance
Root Explanation

Microhm → It is formed from "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "ohm" (from German physicist Georg Simon Ohm, referring to the unit of electrical resistance). The word "microhm" refers to a very small unit of electrical resistance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'micro-' meaning small, and 'ohm' being a unit of resistance. This helps you remember that a microhm is a very small measure of electrical resistance.

Visually Confused Words

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