Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ohms
noun
oʊm
Definition
Ohm is the unit of measurement for electrical resistance.
Examples
- The resistance of the circuit is measured in ohms.
- He used a multimeter to check the ohms of the resistor.
- Higher ohm values can limit the flow of current.
Meaning
The resistance between two points in a circuit that results in a voltage of one volt when a current of one ampere flows through it.
Synonyms
- Resistance unit
- Electrical resistance
- Resistance
