What does OHMIC mean?

Here is the information on "ohmic": Ohmic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to or exhibiting ohms law, which states that the current flowing through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage across the two points.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈoʊmɪk/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈəʊmɪk/

Origin and Usage: The term "ohmic" is derived from the name of Georg Simon Ohm, a German physicist who discovered ohms law. It was first used in the late 19th century.

Synonyms: Resistive, Conductive, Non-Inductive

Related Words: Ohm, Comic, Osmic, Homie, Chimo

Example Sentences:

• The ohmic value of the resistor is 10 ohms.
• The ohmic contact between the two metals is essential for the circuit to function properly.
• Ohmic heating is a process in which heat is generated by the resistance of a material to the flow of electric current.