ampere-hour

noun

Pronunciation: ˈæm.pɛərˌaʊər

Definition

A unit of electric charge equal to the amount of electricity delivered by a current of one ampere flowing for one hour.

Examples

• The battery pack has a capacity of 50 ampere-hours, allowing it to power the device for several days.

• Engineers calculate the total energy storage of the system by measuring the total ampere-hours available.

• Charging the electric vehicle takes longer if the battery has a higher rating in ampere-hours.

Synonyms of ampere-hour

Words with a similar meaning to ampere-hour:

• Ah
• amp-hour

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