siemens
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical conductanceIn the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical conductance; the electric conductance in a body that has a resistance of one ohm.
» Here at Siemens, we insist on the very highest quality.
Hier bei Siemens bestehen wir auf allerhöchster Qualität. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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1 sensesIn the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical conductance; the electric conductance in a body that has a resistance of one ohm.
Near-synonyms: mho, ℧
Siemens
си́менсsímens
a unit of conductance equal to the reciprocal of an ohm
Examples
2 sentencesHere at Siemens, we insist on the very highest quality.
deHier bei Siemens bestehen wir auf allerhöchster Qualität. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Siemens. No family can do without us.
ruСименс. Мы нужны каждой семье. — FeuDRenais
Translations
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Origin
Named after the German inventor Werner von Siemens.Named after the German inventor Werner von Siemens.
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Forms
plural: siemensSynonyms
8 synonyms- German electrical engineer (1816-1892):Ernst Werner von Siemens
- engineer who was a brother of Ernst Werner von Siemens and who moved to England (1823-1883):Carl Wilhelm SiemensKarl Wilhelm SiemensSir Charles William Siemens
- a unit of conductance equal to the reciprocal of an ohm:mhoreciprocal ohmS