ammeter

[ am-mee-ter ]

nounElectricity.
  1. an instrument for measuring current in amperes.

Origin of ammeter

1
First recorded in 1880–85; am(pere) + -meter

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British Dictionary definitions for ammeter

ammeter

/ (ˈæmˌmiːtə) /


noun
  1. an instrument for measuring an electric current in amperes

Origin of ammeter

1
C19: am (pere) + -meter

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Scientific definitions for ammeter

ammeter

[ ămmē′tər ]


  1. 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 ohmmeter voltmeter.

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