ammeter
nounmasculinetécnico/ɐ̃pɨˈɾimɨtɾu/low
am·pe·rí·me·tro
Definition
An instrument used for measuring electric current in amperes.
An ammeter must always be connected in series with the circuit under test.
The digital ammeter displayed a reading of 3.5 amps.
Common collocations
digital ammeteranalog ammeterclamp ammeterconnect an ammeter in series
Etymology
De ampere + -metro.