current density

noun Electricity.

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

Nearby words

current, current account, current assets, current balance, current cost, current density, current efficiency, current expenses, current liabilities, current limiter, current ratio

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The dependence of the mechanical qualities of the copper upon the current-density employed is well known.
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British Dictionary definitions for current density

current density

noun

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 metreSymbol: J

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