Amperage
Definition
A term used in common or informal language to designate the intensity of an electric current, expressed in amperes. Although theoretical physics and official metrology prefer the phrase 'electric current intensity', the word is standardized in industry and practice to indicate the load capacity of fuses, circuits, or chargers.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Amperage
- Current draw
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun, taking regular structural variations across electrical and engineering technical descriptions. |
| Formation | Technical suffix adaptation derived from French 'ampérage', tracking the quantitative measurement of amperes in a system. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [am.pe.ˈraʒ] |
| Source | National Electrical Code Standards and Electronic Hardware Manuals |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Înainte de a conecta aparatul de aer condiționat, verifică dacă firele prizei pot suporta un amperaj atât de mare.
EN: Before connecting the air conditioner, check if the outlet wires can handle such a high amperage.
RO: Acest încărcător rapid oferă un amestec optim de tensiune și amperaj pentru a reduce timpul de încărcare al bateriei.
EN: This fast charger offers an optimal mix of voltage and amperage to reduce the battery's charging time.
RO: O valoare de amperaj prea mică la siguranța fuzibilă va duce la declanșarea ei imediat ce pornești cuptorul.
EN: An amperage value that is too low on the fuse will cause it to trip as soon as you turn on the oven.
Idioms & Phrases
Amperaj ridicat / High amperage
RO: Intensitate mare a curentului care circulă printr-un conductor, necesitând cabluri groase pentru a preveni supraîncălzirea.
EN: A large current intensity flowing through a conductor, requiring thick cables to prevent overheating.
Amperaj de încărcare / Charging current / Amperage rate
RO: Specificație tehnică a unui adaptor electric ce indică debitul de sarcină transmis acumulatorului pe unitatea de timp.
EN: A technical specification of a power adapter indicating the flow of charge delivered to the battery per unit of time.
Măsurare de amperaj / Current measurement
RO: Procedură tehnică executată cu un multimetru setat în serie pentru a determina consumul real al unui aparat electronic.
EN: A technical procedure performed with a multimeter connected in series to determine the actual power consumption of an electronic device.
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