Ampery

/ˈæmpəri/ noun

Definition

A rarely used or archaic alternative term for amperage, the strength of electric current.

Etymology

Formed from 'ampere' with the suffix '-y', following old English patterns for creating nouns from units. This form is largely obsolete.

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Language in science often gets trimmed down—'ampery' lost the battle to 'amperage,' showing how technical vocabulary evolves and older terms disappear.

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