Definition
milliammeters
noun
- Plural of milliammeter; instruments that measure electric current in milliamperes (thousandths of an ampere).
Usage: technical; used in electronics and electrical engineering
Examples
- The lab technician calibrated several milliammeters before the experiment.
- Digital milliammeters are more accurate than analog versions for precise measurements.
- We used milliammeters to monitor the current flowing through each circuit.
- The technician connected milliammeters in series to measure the current draw.
- These milliammeters can detect currents as small as one milliampere.