the surface resistance reduced to a square area NOTE 1 - The surface resistivity includes the effect of possible polarization phenomena at the electrodes. NOTE 2 - The numerical value of the surface resistivity is independent of the size of the square. Found on http://www.electropedia.org/iev/iev.nsf/display?openform&ievref=212-01-10
The electrical resistance between opposite edges of a unit square of insulating material. It is commonly expressed in ohms. (Also covered in ASTM D257-54T.) Found on https://www.emcoplastics.com/plastic-glossary-of-terms/