ampacity

English

Etymology

Blend of ampere +‎ capacity

Noun

ampacity (countable and uncountable, plural ampacities)

1. The root mean square of the electrical current which a device (usually a wire) can carry within a specific environment (including temperature rating, power loss, heat dissipation, etc.) It is measured in amperes (amps) and is most often used to rate electrical wires and cables.

Translations

root mean square of the electrical current which a wire can carry

• Portuguese: ampacidade f