The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word OHMS
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More clues leading to the result OHMS
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The straight part
We know that "Resistance units" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case resistance units = ohms.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does OHMS mean?
OHMS noun- In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical resistance; the electrical resistance of a device across which a potential difference of one volt causes a current of one ampere. Symbol: Ω