abampere

noun

ab·​am·​pere

(ˈ)aˈbamˌpi(ə)r,

-aam-

plural -s

: the cgs electromagnetic unit of electric current equaling 10 amperes that flows in a circular path of one centimeter radius and produces a magnetic field of 2 π oersteds at the center of the circle

Word History

Etymology

ab- entry 2 + ampere

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

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