ampacity
/æmˈpæsɪti/
ampacity noun: the root mean square of the electrical current which a device (usually a wire) can carry within a specific environment (including temperature rating, power loss, heat dissipation, etc.) It is measured in amperes (amps) and is most often used to rate electrical wires and cables.
Noun
ampacity (countable and uncountable, plural ampacities)
- The root mean square of the electrical current which a device (usually a wire) can carry within a specific environment (including temperature rating, power loss, heat dissipation, etc.) It is measured in amperes (amps) and is most often used to rate electrical wires and cables.
ampacity meaning in Tamil
ampacity in Tamil
- மின்னோட்டம் சுமப்புத்திறன்
Forms of ampacity
| plural | ampacities |
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Origin of ampacity
Blend of ampere + capacity.
Questions about ampacity
- What does ampacity mean?
- Ampacity means the root mean square of the electrical current which a device (usually a wire) can carry within a specific environment (including temperature rating, power loss, heat dissipation, etc.) It is measured in amperes (amps) and is most often used to rate electrical wires and cables.
- What is ampacity in Tamil?
- Ampacity in Tamil is மின்னோட்டம் சுமப்புத்திறன். See Ampacity meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is ampacity?
- Ampacity is a noun.
- How do you pronounce ampacity?
- Ampacity is pronounced /æmˈpæsɪti/.
- What is the plural of ampacity?
- The plural of ampacity is ampacities.
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