abampere

noun ab·am·pere \ (ˈ)aˈbamˌpi(ə)r , -aam- \

Definition of abampere

plural -s

: the cgs electromagnetic unit of electric current equaling 10 amperes that flows in a circular path of one centimeter radius and produces a magnetic field of 2 π oersteds at the center of the circle

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First Known Use: 1908

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