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ohmic

British  
/ ˈəʊmɪk /

adjective

  1. of or relating to a circuit element, the electrical resistance of which obeys Ohm's law

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The many substances for which Ohm's law holds are called ohmic.

From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015

The quantum-dot layer transfers electrons to the titanium-dioxide electrode and transports holes to the back ohmic contact.

From Nature • Aug. 15, 2012

Reducing ohmic losses must be achieved in many solution-processed device classes.

From Nature • Aug. 15, 2012

This is greater than its ordinary ohmic resistance due to the skin effect.

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It is impossible to overcome it entirely, but merely in part, for the ohmic resistance cannot be overcome.

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