Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
siemens
noun
/ˈsiː.mənz/
Definition
A siemens is a unit of electrical conductance, named after the German inventor Ernst Werner von Siemens.
Examples
- The electrical wire’s conductance is measured in siemens.
- When the resistance is low, the conductance in siemens is high.
- One siemens indicates that one ampere of current flows with one volt of electrical potential.
Meaning
The term ‘siemens’ quantifies how well an object conducts electricity. It is the reciprocal of resistance, which is measured in ohms.
Synonyms
- Conductance
- Electricity measure
