ampere

noun
/ˈæmpɛər/

Meaning

A unit of electric current in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized as A.

Example Sentences

The current flowing through the wire is measured in amperes.

Synonyms

current unit, electric current, SI unit, amp

Antonyms

voltage, resistance

Collocations

electric ampere, measure in amperes, ampere rating, ampere unit

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