statohm: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Extremely Rare / Obsolete TechnicalTechnical / Historical Scientific
Quick answer
What does “statohm” mean?
The unit of electrical resistance in the electrostatic centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The unit of electrical resistance in the electrostatic centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units.
A rarely used, outdated scientific unit representing a specific, extremely high resistance value (≈ 8.987551787 × 10¹¹ ohms).
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No differences in meaning or spelling. Usage was historically identical in British and American scientific literature, but both have abandoned it in favour of the SI system.
Connotations
Archaic, precise, system-specific.
Frequency
Effectively zero in modern usage in both regions. May appear in historical footnotes or discussions of unit systems.
Grammar
How to Use “statohm” in a Sentence
The resistance was measured in statohms.One statohm is equivalent to...Convert X statohms to ohms.Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “statohm” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The statohm measurements were recorded in the 19th-century ledger.
- It's a statohm-based calculation.
American English
- The statohm measurements were recorded in the 19th-century ledger.
- It's a statohm-based calculation.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Never used.
Academic
Exclusively in historical or metrological discussions of measurement systems, primarily in physics or electrical engineering history.
Everyday
Never used.
Technical
Obsolete. Only relevant when specifically discussing the CGS electrostatic system or converting old data.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “statohm”
Strong
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “statohm”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “statohm”
- Pronouncing it as 'stat-uhm' with a schwa in the first syllable; the 'a' is typically short. Using it in a modern technical report. Confusing it with the SI ohm.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is an obsolete unit from the CGS system, completely replaced by the SI unit ohm.
One statohm is approximately equal to 8.987551787 × 10¹¹ ohms (nearly 900 billion ohms).
It indicates the unit belongs to the electrostatic variant of the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units.
No. It is a highly specialized, historical term with no practical use in modern English outside specific academic history of science contexts.
The unit of electrical resistance in the electrostatic centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units.
Statohm is usually technical / historical scientific in register.
Statohm: in British English it is pronounced /ˈstatəʊm/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈstætˌoʊm/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “(none)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think 'STATic electricity' + 'OHM' (the modern unit). A statohm is the ohm of the old electrostatic system.
Conceptual Metaphor
(Not applicable for a technical unit)
Practice
Quiz
In which context would you most likely encounter the word 'statohm'?