Werner von Siemens
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siemens (ˈsiːmənz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl siemens | |
| S, Formerly called: mho the derived SI unit of electrical conductance equal to 1 reciprocal ohm | |
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| Siemens (ˈsiːmənz) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | Ernst Werner von (ɛrnst ˈvɛrnər fɔn). 1816--92, German engineer, inventor, and pioneer in telegraphy. Among his inventions are the self-excited dynamo and an electrolytic refining process |
| 2. | his brother, Sir William, original name Karl Wilhelm Siemens. 1823--83, British engineer, born in Germany, who invented the open-hearth process for making steel |
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siemens sie·mens (sē'mənz)
n. pl. siemens
A unit of electrical conductance in the International System of Units, equal to one ampere per volt.
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Plural siemens See mho. |
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