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mho

[moh]

–noun, plural mhos. Electricity.

See under siemens.

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Also called reciprocal ohm.

sie⋅mens

[see-muh

nz]

–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

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mho (mō)

n. pl. mhos
A siemens.

[Backward spelling of ohm.]

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Medical Dictionary

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

Main Entry: sie·mens
Pronunciation: 'sE-m&nz, 'zE-
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural siemens
: a unit of conductance inthe mks system equivalent to one ampere per volt

Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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mho (mō)
n. pl. mhos
A siemens.

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.

Science Dictionary

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.

siemens (sē'mənz) Pronunciation Key
Plural siemens
See mho.

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