am·me·ter
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Definition of ammeter
: an instrument for measuring electric current especially in amperes
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“Ammeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ammeter. Accessed 4 Jul. 2022.
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ammeter
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am·me·ter
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Kids Definition of ammeter
: an instrument for measuring electric current in amperes
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Medical Definition of ammeter
: an instrument for measuring electric current in amperes — compare milliammeter
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The first known use of ammeter was in 1882
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