Associations to the word «Ampere»

Wiktionary

AMPERE, noun. A unit of electrical current, the standard base unit in the International System of Units. Abbreviation: amp, Symbol: A
AMPÈRE, noun. Alternative spelling of ampere

Dictionary definition

AMPERE, noun. A former unit of electric current (slightly smaller than the SI ampere).
AMPERE, noun. The basic unit of electric current adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; "a typical household circuit carries 15 to 50 amps".

Wise words

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