noun
- plural of ohm; units of electrical resistance
Usage: physics; electrical engineering
Examples
- The resistor has a value of 100 ohms.
- This circuit requires components rated at 50 ohms.
- The multimeter reading showed 25 ohms of resistance.
- Higher ohms mean greater resistance to electrical current.
- The wire’s resistance measured 0.5 ohms per foot.
- Audio equipment often uses 8-ohm or 16-ohm speakers.