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ELECTRIC RESISTANCE

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Electric Resistance.

Electric Resistance - as a noun

A material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
electrical resistanceimpedance16ohmic resistanceresistance12resistivity17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
electrical phenomenon
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The heating element of the toaster has a high electric resistance."
"Copper wire has low electric resistance."
"The electric resistance of the circuit is causing a drop in voltage."
"The electric resistance of the material determines its conductivity."
"A higher gauge wire has higher electric resistance."
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