mho
[ moh ]
/ moʊ /
noun, plural mhos. Electricity.
See under siemens.
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Also called reciprocal ohm.
Definition for mho (2 of 2)
siemens
[ see-muh nz ]
/ ˈsi mənz /
noun (used with a singular verb)
Electricity. the standard unit of electrical conductance in the International System of Units(SI), equal to the reciprocal of the ohm and replacing the equivalent MKS unit (mho). Abbreviation: S
Origin of siemens
First recorded in 1930–35; named after Sir W. Siemens
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Example sentences from the Web for mho
As conductance is the reciprocal of resistance it is measured by the reciprocal ohm or mho.
The Radio Amateur's Hand Book|A. Frederick CollinsROLF, mho brings up the rear, is about twenty, with an open face and stiffish butter-coloured hair.
The Skin Game (Fourth Series Plays)|John GalsworthyA conductor having a resistance of 100 ohms has a conductivity of .01 mho.
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British Dictionary definitions for mho (1 of 3)
Word Origin for mho
C19: formed by reversing the letters of ohm (first used by Lord Kelvin)
British Dictionary definitions for mho (2 of 3)
Siemens
/ (ˈsiːmənz) /
noun
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
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
British Dictionary definitions for mho (3 of 3)
siemens
/ (ˈsiːmənz) /
noun plural siemens
the derived SI unit of electrical conductance equal to 1 reciprocal ohmSymbol: S Formerly called: mho
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Medical definitions for mho (1 of 2)
mho
[ mō ]
n. pl. mhos
A siemens.
Medical definitions for mho (2 of 2)
siemens
[ 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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Scientific definitions for mho (1 of 2)
mho
[ mō ]
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
Scientific definitions for mho (2 of 2)
siemens
[ sē′mənz ]
Plural siemens
See mho.
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