Resistivity vs Resistive - What's the difference?
resistivity | resistive | Derived terms |
(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)
(physics) Resisting the passage of electrical current
Tending to resist
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
.resistivity
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resistive
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(en adjective)- This material is highly resistive .
- He had a stubborn, resistive nature.