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ammeter Definition

am·meter (ammēt′ər)

noun

an instrument for measuring the strength of an electric current in terms of amperes

Etymology: am(pere) + -meter

ammeter Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • use: Using an ammeter is very helpful to reduce drag in any mechanism; the swing of the needle will show any tight spots.
  • connect: However, the most accurate method of assessment is to take readings from an ammeter connected in series with the appliance.
  • have: I had the ammeter made up with a 200 amp shunt, by the helpful people at Adverc Ltd.
  • move: A shunt is resistive device used to generate a small signal voltage to display current on a moving coil ammeter.

Preposition: in

  • series: They use an ammeter in series to monitor the exact current.

Adjective modifier

  • unrestored: Immediately on my return from Great Britain, I sent the unrestored ammeter for restoration to Vintage Restorations.
  • digital: Finally the fuses were put in and we checked the digital ammeter on the control unit.

Noun used with modifier

  • coil: A shunt is resistive device used to generate a small signal voltage to display current on a moving coil ammeter.

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