Resistivitas
Definition & Context
Noun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
Mathematical measure indicating a material's ability to resist or “impede” electrical current flow in specific units.
Synonyms & Variants
hambatan jenis
A technical term referring to the specific resistance value of a material per unit length and cross-sectional area.
resistivitas
A formal loanword widely used in scientific and academic literature.
resistivity
The English term frequently used by professional practitioners in a global industrial context.
tahanan jenis
A variant term in electrical engineering describing a material's ability to resist electric current.
hambatan listrik
Technical synonym in electrical context
Usage Notes or Etymology
Resistivitas is a direct adaptation from the English term resistivity, derived from Latin root resistere (to stand back, oppose), combined with the suffix -ivity to form a noun denoting a measure of electrical property. Introduced via Dutch physics texts in the 19th century. In Indonesian linguistic history, standardized in post-1945 technical dictionaries by the Language Agency, used exclusively in formal domains like university lectures, electrical engineering journals, and industry standards, signifying scientific precision among experts.
Real-world Usage
Resistivitas tembaga berbeda dengan resistivitas aluminium dalam rangkaian elektronik.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.
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