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Definition of milliammeter

milliammeter

/ˌmɪl.iˈæmˌiː.tɚ/
mil · li · am · me · ter
Plural:milliammeters
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milliammeter Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An instrument used to measure small electrical currents, calibrated in milliamperes (one-thousandth of an ampere).

Example

"The electronics technician connected a milliammeter to the circuit to ensure the delicate components were not drawing too much power."

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• Nearby Words

milla
millaa millaa
millet
milliammeter
milligauss
milligram
millimeter

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century by combining 'milli-' (one thousandth), 'ampere' (a unit of electrical current named after André-Marie Ampère), and the suffix '-meter' (measuring instrument).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Milliammeter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/milliammeter
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