ammeter

noun

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am·me·ter | \ ˈa-ˌmē-tər

Definition of ammeter

: an instrument for measuring electric current especially in amperes

Examples of ammeter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Its voltage controller also transfers a consistent stream of energy to your device, and a digital ammeter provides information about amperage for charging speed. — Gabrielle Hondorp, Popular Mechanics, "The 6 Best Solar Chargers for Your Wildest Adventures," 2 July 2020 Start hunting by putting your ammeter in series with the battery's ground circuit. — Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, "How to Stop Car Battery Drains," 26 Jan. 2017 Disconnect the battery's ground cable and wire the ammeter in series between the battery terminal and the cable. — Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, "How to Stop Car Battery Drains," 26 Jan. 2017

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