ampacity
noun
am·pac·i·ty ˌam-ˈpa-sə-tē 
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
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
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