ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Resistivity

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Meaning

(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..

Definitions by Sense

(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.
(thermodynamics) The reciprocal of thermal conductivity, having SI unit: m K W⁻¹

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What does resistivity mean?

Resistivity means (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..

What is a synonym for resistivity?

Common synonyms include impedance, resistance, electrical resistance, ohmic resistance.

What is the opposite of resistivity?

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How do you use resistivity in a sentence?

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