amperian
|am-per-i-an|
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/æmˈpɪəriən/
related to ampere
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amperian' originates from the name 'Ampere', specifically referring to the unit of electric current named after André-Marie Ampère.
Historical Evolution
'Ampere' transformed into the adjective 'amperian' to describe things related to the unit of electric current.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the unit of electric current, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of relating to or involving the ampere.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving the ampere, a unit of electric current.
The amperian loop is used in electromagnetic theory.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/20 17:21