Associations to the word «Resistivity»

Wiktionary

RESISTIVITY, noun. (physics) In general, the resistance to electric current of a material. In particular, the degree to which a material resists the flow of electricity or heat.
RESISTIVITY, noun. The reciprocal of conductivity.

Dictionary definition

RESISTIVITY, noun. A material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms.

Wise words

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