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mho

[moh]
–noun, plural mhos. Electricity.
See under siemens.
Also called reciprocal ohm.

sie⋅mens

[see-muhnz]
–noun (used with a singular verb)
Electricity. the SI unit of electrical conductance, equal to the reciprocal of the ohm and replacing the equivalent MKS unit (mho). Abbreviation: S

Origin:
1930–35; named after Sir W. Siemens
mho   (mō)   
n.   pl. mhos
A siemens.

[Backward spelling of ohm.]

Mho

Mho\, n. [Anagram of ohm.] (Elec.) A unit of conductivity, being the reciprocal of the ohm.

Main Entry: mho
Pronunciation: 'mO
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural mhos
: a unit of conductance equal to the reciprocal of the ohm : SIEMENS

mho (mō)
n. pl. mhos
A siemens.

mho   (mō)  Pronunciation Key 
The SI derived unit of electrical conductance, equal to one ampere per volt. It is equivalent to the reciprocal of the ohm unit. Also called siemens.
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