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Resistivity vs Resistive - What's the difference?

resistivity | resistive | Derived terms |

Resistivity is a derived term of resistive.


As a noun resistivity

is (physics) in general, the resistance to electric current of a material in particular, the degree to which a material resists the flow of electricity or heat.

As an adjective resistive is

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resistivity

English

Noun

  • (physics) In general, the resistance to electric current of a material. In particular, the degree to which a material resists the flow of electricity or heat.
  • The reciprocal of conductivity.
    • SI unit (electricity): ohm-metre (?-m)

    resistive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (physics) Resisting the passage of electrical current
    • This material is highly resistive .
  • Tending to resist
    • He had a stubborn, resistive nature.

    Derived terms

    * resistively * resistivity

    Related terms

    * resistant, resistance ----