ammeter
ammeter
Definition
am·meter (am′mēt′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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