current density

American  

noun

Electricity.

1. the amount of current flowing through a given cross-sectional area in a given time interval: usually measured in amperes per square centimeter.

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current density British  

noun

1. J. the ratio of the electric current flowing at a particular point in a conductor to the cross-sectional area of the conductor taken perpendicular to the current flow at that point. It is measured in amperes per square metre

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current density

By applying current for an extremely short period, researchers can drive the current density to very high levels before the vortices have enough time to move significantly or heat the material.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

Beneath the water, divers tracked current density and coral growths, searching for mother-of-pearl.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

"Essentially, we want electrodes that don't corrode, while still supporting the high electrical current density required for effective operation."

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2023

The city’s nearly completed plan calls for 8,152 housing units and 22,751 jobs near the station over 23 years, nearly quadruple current density.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 28, 2022

By the use of a quartz tube which can withstand a much higher temperature than glass, the current density can be greatly increased.

From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Matthew Luckiesh

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