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| A2 |
abbreviation of "ampere" or "amperes," a unit of electrical current that refers to the quantity of current that passes through a resistor of one ohm when a potential of one volt is applied, equal to one coulomb per second. |
| AC1 |
abbreviation of "alternating current," electrical current that reverses direction at regular intervals. (Cf. "DC.") |
| air pocket |
a downward air current that can cause an abrupt change, usu. a drop, in an aircraft's altitude. |
| à la mode |
in fashion or in current fashion; stylish. [1/2 definitions] |
| alternating current |
electrical current that reverses direction at regular intervals. (Cf. direct current.) |
| alternator |
a generator which produces alternating electrical current. |
| ammeter |
an instrument that measures the magnitude of an electrical current in amperes. |
| amperage |
the magnitude of an electrical current, expressed in amperes. |
| ampere |
a unit of electrical current that refers to the quantity of current that passes through a resistor of one ohm when a potential of one volt is applied, equal to one coulomb per second. (abbr.: A, amp) |
| amplification |
increase in electric current, voltage, power, or the like. [1/4 definitions] |
| amplifier |
an electronic device used to increase current, voltage, power, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| amplify |
in electrical terminology, to increase the current, amplitude, voltage, or power of. [1/4 definitions] |
| armature |
a coil-wrapped iron core that rotates in a magnetic field to induce electrical current in a generator, or that produces motion in an electrical motor when current is passed through it. [1/4 definitions] |
| au courant |
in the current (French); knowledgeable about current events or other matters of the moment; up-to-date. |
| back |
not current; old. [1/15 definitions] |
| backwater |
a pool of water that a dam, current, flood, or the like prevents from flowing. [1/2 definitions] |
| blow2 |
to move, force, or send along by means of an air current. [1/14 definitions] |
| bulletin |
an announcement of recent events or items of current interest. [1/2 definitions] |
| burnout |
a malfunction of a motor, electrical device, or the like caused by excess heat from electric current. [1/3 definitions] |
| carbon |
in carbon arc lighting or welding, either of two graphite rods into which electrical current is conducted to form the arc. [1/7 definitions] |
| chapter 11 |
a provision of the U.S. Federal Bankruptcy Act that allows a company to reorganize and remain in business, provided it pays its current debts by a date set by a court. |
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