Definition of MHO

mho

Plural: mhos

Noun

  • A unit of electrical conductance, the reciprocal of an ohm.
  • a unit of conductance equal to the reciprocal of an ohm
  • A former unit of electric conductance, equivalent to and superseded by the siemens.

Examples

  • A simple MHO can sometimes open up the board for bigger Scrabble plays.
  • If resistance is measured in ohms, conductance is measured in mhos.

Origin / Etymology

ohm spelled backwards.

Synonyms

reciprocal ohm, S, siemens

Scrabble Score: 8

mho: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
mho: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
mho: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

mho: valid Words With Friends Word