Abohm Definition and Usage

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abohm

/æbˈoʊm/
noun electrical unit

Definition: A unit of electrical resistance in the electromagnetic system of units, equal to 10⁻⁹ ohm

Etymology: From "absolute" + "ohm" (named after Georg Ohm)

📚 Core Meanings

Electrical Unit

Measurement of electrical resistance in CGS system

Abohm is rarely used in modern electrical engineering.
Abohm is rarely used in modern electrical engineering.
Physics

Scientific Measurement

Used in theoretical electromagnetic calculations

The abohm was part of the CGS system.
The abohm was part of the CGS system.
Engineering

Historical Unit

Obsolete unit replaced by the ohm in SI system

Abohm measurements are now converted to ohms.
Abohm measurements are now converted to ohms.
History

"abohm" is a specialized term in electrical engineering, primarily used in historical contexts and theoretical physics. It's rarely used in practical applications today.

🔄 Usage Comparison

English Examples

One abohm equals 10⁻⁹ ohms.

The abohm was used in early electromagnetic theory.

This textbook explains the abohm unit system.

Explanation

One abohm equals 10⁻⁹ ohms.

The abohm was used in early electromagnetic theory.

This textbook explains the abohm unit system.

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

British Pronunciation

/æbˈəʊm/

ab-ohm (stress on "ohm")

American Pronunciation

/æbˈoʊm/

ab-ohm (stress on "ohm")

Pronunciation Tips:

Common Mistakes

  • Pronouncing as "ay-bom" (should be /æbˈoʊm/)
  • Putting stress on the first syllable
  • Omitting the "h" sound in "ohm"

🎯 Common Collocations

abohm + unit

Describing measurement units

abohm centimeter
abohm centimeter
Technical

CGS + abohm

Referring to measurement systems

CGS abohm system
CGS abohm system
Physics

convert + abohm

Unit conversion expressions

convert abohm to ohm
convert abohm to ohm
Engineering

Grammar Notes

Singular: abohm
Plural: abohms

⚠️ Common Confusions

Don't confuse:

Abohm is the SI unit of resistance. (Incorrect)

Correct:Abohm is a CGS unit of resistance.

1 abohm equals 1 ohm. (Incorrect)

Correct:1 abohm equals 10⁻⁹ ohm.

✍️ Practice Exercises

Translation Practice

1. The abohm is an obsolete unit.
2. This textbook explains the abohm system.
3. Physicists sometimes use abohm in calculations.

1. The abohm is an obsolete unit.

2. This textbook explains the abohm system.

3. Physicists sometimes use abohm in calculations.

Pronunciation Practice

Repeat these sentences:

• Abohm is a CGS unit. [æbˈoʊm]
• The abohm equals 10⁻⁹ ohm. [æbˈoʊm]
• This abohm measurement is historical. [æbˈoʊm]

Correction Exercise

Find and correct errors:

1. Abohm is the standard SI unit.
2. Pronounced [ˈæbəm]
3. 1 abohm equals 1 ohm.

1. Abohm is a CGS unit.

2. Pronounced [æbˈoʊm] (stress on second syllable)

3. 1 abohm equals 10⁻⁹ ohm.