Amperometer

/ˌæmpəˈrɒmɪtər/ noun

An older or alternative term for an ammeter, an instrument that measures electric current in amperes.

Compound of 'ampere' + 'meter' (from Greek 'metron' meaning 'measure'). This is a less common variant of 'ammeter,' reflecting different naming traditions in early electrical engineering.

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