ampacity

noun

am·​pac·​i·​ty ˌam-ˈpa-sə-tē How to pronounce ampacity (audio)
plural ampacities
: the maximum amount of current that a wire or cable can safely carry
The longer the brush, the longer the life; therefore, when a brush is operating at 40 to 50 percent below the maximum current capacity (ampacity) per inch and has an extra long length, the motor can have a very long life.A. N. Tsergas

Word History

Etymology

blend of amp, abbreviation for amperage, and capacity entry 1

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ampacity was in 1953

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Cite this Entry

“Ampacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ampacity. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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