Definition of ammeter
: an instrument for measuring electric current especially in amperes
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Start hunting by putting your ammeter in series with the battery's ground circuit.
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Disconnect the battery's ground cable and wire the ammeter in series between the battery terminal and the cable.
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Origin and Etymology of ammeter
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Definition of ammeter for Students
: 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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