abamp
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/ˈæbˌæmp/
unit of electric current
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abamp' originates from the prefix 'ab-' meaning 'absolute' and 'amp' from 'ampere', the unit of electric current.
Historical Evolution
'abamp' was derived from the combination of 'absolute' and 'ampere' to create a unit in the CGS system.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was introduced as a unit of electric current in the CGS system, and it has retained this meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a unit of electric current in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, equal to 10 amperes.
The abamp is used in the CGS system of units.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/29 06:21