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amperage Electr.|æmˈpɛərɪdʒ, ˈæmpərɪdʒ|
[f. ampere + -age, after voltage.]
The strength of an electric current expressed in amperes. Also fig.
1894Work 17 Mar. 139/2 The longer the length of wire you use on any armature, the higher will be the voltage, but the lower the ampèrage. 1924Mégroz Walter de la Mare 105 The living poet's ‘Sunk Lyonnesse’ in which each word has a far higher amperage of power. 1941Illustr. London News 18 Feb. 191/1 Ordinary X-ray pictures are taken by long exposure to rays generated by high voltage and low amperage current. |