hectoampere

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See also: hectoampère, and hecto-ampere

English

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Etymology

From hecto- +‎ ampere.

Noun

hectoampere (plural hectoamperes)

  1. (metrology) An SI unit of electrical current equal to 102 amperes. Symbol: hA

Usage notes

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

Synonyms

  • Symbol: hA.

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