Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ampacity

/æmˈpæsɪti/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.34 in modern English

Syllables: am-pac-i-ty
IPA: /æmˈpæsɪti/

17

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

Blend of ampere + capacity.

Usage

Inflected Forms

ampacities (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce ampacity?: The recorded pronunciation is /æmˈpæsɪti/.
What does ampacity mean?: 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.
Where does ampacity come from?: Blend of ampere + capacity.

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