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siemens

sie·mens [ smənz ] (plural sie·mens)


noun 
Definition:
 
measurement of conductance: the SI unit of electrical conductance equal to one ampere per volt.
Symbol  S


[Mid-20th century. After Werner von Siemens (1816-1892), German inventor]
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