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ammeter (ˈæmˌmiːtə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| an instrument for measuring an electric current in amperes | |
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Word Origin & History
ammeter
instrument for measuring the strength of electric currents, 1882, from am(pere) + meter.
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Science Dictionary
ammeter  (ām'mē'tər) Pronunciation Key
An instrument that measures the strength of an electric current, indicating it in amperes. Ammeters typically include a galvanometer; digital ammeters typically include A/D converters as well. Compare ohmmeter, voltmeter. |
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ammeter
instrument for measuring either direct or alternating electric current, in amperes. An ammeter can measure a wide range of current values because at high values only a small portion of the current is directed through the meter mechanism; a shunt in parallel with the meter carries the major portion.
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Example sentences
Make resistance measurements using either the resistance bridge method, the voltmeter-ammeter method or a resistance meter.
As each item is connected, read and record the total leakage current indicated by the micro-ammeter.
Put the power source in series with an ammeter and a calibrated variable resistor.
Fifteen minutes after start-up, measure the current draw of the motors with ammeter and record the reading of the vacuum gage.
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