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ammeter
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am·me·ter  (mmtr)
n.
An instrument that measures electric current in amperes.
[am(pere) + -meter.]
ammeter [ˈæmˌmiːtə]
n
(Physics / General Physics) an instrument for measuring an electric current in amperes
[am(pere) + -meter]
ammeter  (mmtr)
An instrument that measures the strength of an electric current, indicating it in amperes. Ammeters typically include a galvanometer; digital ammeters typically include A/D converters as well. Compare ohmmetervoltmeter
ammeter
an instrument for measuring the amperage of an electrical current.
See also: Instruments
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ammeterammeter - a meter that measures the flow of electrical current in amperes
meter - any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity
milliammeter - a sensitive ammeter graduated in milliamperes
Translations
ammeter [ˈæmɪtəʳ] N → amperímetro m
ammeter
n → Amperemeter nt
ammeter [ˈæmˌmiːtəʳ] n → amperometro


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