Ampere (Noun)
Meaning 1
A former unit of electric current (slightly smaller than the SI ampere).
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
The basic unit of electric current adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; "a typical household circuit carries 15 to 50 amps".
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.