milliampere
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of milliampere
From French, dating back to 1890–95; see origin at milli-, ampere
Example Sentences
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Then you turn on a milliampere or two of juice, and watch the mental sparks fly—figuratively, if you’re doing it right.
From Slate ● Apr. 1, 2013
The current required to produce electrolysis is very small, about one milliampere being sufficient.
From Wireless Transmission of Photographs Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged 1919 by Martin, Marcus J.
It should not have a current passed through it by the external cell of more than a fraction of a milliampere, or else it becomes wounded and unsensitive.
From Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy by Fleming, John Ambrose
It works with 0.5 milliampere current, and therefore will work with 5 Daniell cells through a line of 9,600 ohms.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 787, January 31, 1891 by Various
The milliampere is one thousandth of an ampere.
From The Story of Electricity by Munro, John
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