Definition of MHO

mho

Plural: mhos

Noun

  • a unit of conductance equal to the reciprocal of an ohm
  • A former unit of electric conductance, equivalent to and superseded by the siemens.

Examples

  • "If resistance is measured in ohms, conductance is measured in mhos."

Origin / Etymology

ohm spelled backwards.

Synonyms

reciprocal ohm, S, siemens

Scrabble Score: 8

mho is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
mho is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 8

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