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ohm

 (ōm)
n.
The SI unit of electrical resistance, equal to the resistance of a conductor through which a current of one ampere flows given a one-volt potential across the conductor. See Table at measurement.

[After Georg Simon Ohm.]

ohm′ic adj.
ohm′i·cal·ly adv.
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ohmic

(ˈəʊmɪk)
adj
(Electronics) of or relating to a circuit element, the electrical resistance of which obeys Ohm's law
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Adj.1.ohmic - of or relating to or measured in ohms
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