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Definition
Ohm; the SI unit of electrical resistance, symbolized by Ω.
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How it's used
This term is a direct phonetic loan from English used exclusively in technical and scientific contexts. It functions as a standard unit of measurement for electrical resistance. You will mostly encounter it in physics classrooms, engineering discussions, or when dealing with electronic components.
Examples
How many ohms is the resistance of this wire?
The value he measured is fifty ohms.
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