centiamp

English

Etymology

centi- +‎ amp

Noun

centiamp (plural centiamps)

1. (metrology) An SI unit of electric current equal to 10⁻² amperes. Symbol: cA

Usage notes

Multiples of 1000 are preferred in SI units, so the centiamp is not commonly used.

Synonyms

• centiampere
• cA