ampacity

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Scrabble points
17
Words With Friends
19
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/æmˈpæsɪti/

Definition of ampacity

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The root mean square of the electrical current which a device (usually a wire) can carry within a specific environment (including temperature rating, power loss, heat dissipation, etc.) It is measured in amperes (amps) and is most often used to rate electrical wires and cables.

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Etymology

Blend of ampere + capacity.

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