resistivity

/ˌrizɪˈstɪvəti/
noun
  1. A measure of how strongly a material opposes the flow of electric current.
    • The engineer measured the resistivity of the soil before installing the grounding rod.
    • High resistivity in rubber makes it useful for electrical insulation.
    • Copper has low resistivity, making it a good conductor of electricity.
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