Plural form of ampere; multiple measurements or units of electric current.
Standard English pluralization of 'ampere' by adding '-s'.
Most household circuits handle 15-20 amperes for regular outlets, but your oven or air conditioner might need 40-50 amperes—that's why they have dedicated circuits breakers!
Plural of unit named after Ampère; same historical erasure applies to parallel women's electromagnetism contributions.
Use "amperes" as-is (SI standard); contextualize with women contributors to electromagnetic science when historically relevant.
See 'ampere' entry above; women's theoretical work in electricity was foundational but historically attributed to male scientists.
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