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ampere

noun

the basic unit of electric current adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

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Word length
6
Starts with
A
Ends with
E
Contains
MP
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈæmˌpɪər

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noun

  1. the basic unit of electric current adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

    “a typical household circuit carries 15 to 50 amps”

noun

  1. a former unit of electric current (slightly smaller than the SI ampere)

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a typical household circuit carries 15 to 50 amps

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