nanomho
|nan-o-mho|
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/ˈnæn.oʊ.moʊ/
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/ˈnæn.əʊ.məʊ/
small unit of conductance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nanomho' originates from the combination of 'nano-' meaning 'one billionth' and 'mho,' which is the reciprocal of 'ohm,' a unit of electrical resistance.
Historical Evolution
'nanomho' was derived from the term 'mho,' which itself is 'ohm' spelled backward, indicating its reciprocal nature.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one billionth of a mho,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a unit of electrical conductance equal to one billionth of a mho.
The nanomho is used in scientific measurements of very low conductance.
Synonyms
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