Definition of Resistivity

1. Noun. A material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms.

Exact synonyms: Electric Resistance, Electrical Resistance, Impedance, Ohmic Resistance, Resistance
Generic synonyms: Electrical Phenomenon
Specialized synonyms: Ohmage
Derivative terms: Resistive

Definition of Resistivity

1. [n -TIES]

Medical Definition of Resistivity

1. Tendency for a material/substance to resist the flow of electrical current and to dissipate its energy. Resistivity, when combined with certain geometry factors (generally length and cross-sectional area for wires) determines resistance. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Resistivity

resisted
resister
resisters
resistibilities
resistibility
resistible
resisting
resisting arrest
resistive
resistively
resistiveness
resistivenesses
resistive movement
resistivities
resistivity (current term)
resistivity (current term)
resistless
resistlessly
resistlessness
resistor
resistor
resistors
resists
resit
resite
resited
resites
resiting
resits
resitting

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