resistivity
IPA: rɪzˈɪstˈɪvʌti
noun
- (electricity) The resistance offered at a particular temperature by an electrical conductor of any given material in a cube of unit length, expressed in ohm-metres (Ωm) in the metric system of measurement.
- (thermodynamics) The reciprocal of thermal conductivity, having SI unit: m K W⁻¹
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Examples of "resistivity" in Sentences
- The resistivity of the material determines how well it can conduct electricity
- The resistivity of the soil can affect the performance of underground cables
- Higher resistivity in a substance means it will have greater opposition to current flow
- Engineers must take into account the resistivity of materials when designing electrical circuits
- The resistivity of a material can be calculated by measuring its resistance and cross-sectional area
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