Resistivity
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Resistivity is a noun meaning (thermodynamics) The reciprocal of thermal conductivity, having SI unit: m K W⁻¹.
Meaning
(thermodynamics) The reciprocal of thermal conductivity, having SI unit: m K W⁻¹.
More Meanings
- (electricity) The resistance offered at a particular temperature by an electrical conductor of any given material in a cube of unit length, expressed in ohm-metres (Ωm) in the metric system of measurement.
Word Forms
- resistivities
Synonyms for resistivity
Depending on context, synonyms include impedance, resistance.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include impedance, resistance, conductance, conductivity, ohmage, opposition.
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