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mho

noun · phrase · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A former unit of electric conductance, equivalent to and superseded by the siemens but still sometimes used in some contexts.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: siemens, S
  • If resistance is measured in ohms, conductance is measured in mhos.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: siemens, mul:S

Antonyms: none provided

2

phrase

Meaning 2

Initialism of my honest/humble opinion.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

a unit of conductance equal to the reciprocal of an ohm

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: siemens, reciprocal ohm, S

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: conductance unit

History

Etymology

ohm spelled backwards.