ampacity

noun
/æmˈpæsɪti/

Etymology

Blend of ampere + capacity.

  1. derived from capācitās
  2. derived from capacite
  3. inherited from capacite
  4. compounded as ampacity — “ampere + capacity

Definitions

  1. The root mean square of the electrical current which a device (usually a wire) can carry…

    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.

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