siemens
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/ˈsiːmənz/
unit of conductance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'siemens' originates from the name of the German engineer 'Werner von Siemens', who contributed significantly to the field of electrical engineering.
Historical Evolution
The term 'siemens' was adopted as the SI unit of conductance in 1971, replacing the older term 'mho'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was used to honor Werner von Siemens, and it has remained as the standard unit of conductance.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the SI unit of electrical conductance, equal to one ampere per volt.
The conductance of the circuit was measured in siemens.
Synonyms
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