Phrase Hound found 19 phrases and 61 compound words that contain amp. The most common are listed below. Open amp in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 19
- op-ampA certain active circuit element useful in creating various kinds of amplifiers and filters.
- amp upTo amplify; to increase the power, interest, intensity, volume, etc. of (something).
- amp-hourSynonym of ampere-hour: a unit of electric charge, equal to the charge transferred by a current of one ampere in one hour through a specified point in a circuit, equal to 3600 coulombs.
- amp-hoursplural of amp-hour: a unit of electric charge, equal to the charge transferred by a current of one ampere in one hour through a specified point in a circuit, equal to 3600 coulombs.
- pre-ampA preamplifier.
- AMP deaminaseAn enzyme that plays a role in the metabolic process that converts sugar, fat, and protein into cellular energy.
- micro-ampOne millionth (10⁻⁶) of an ampere, abbreviated as µA.
- amp downTo calm down; to speak or behave more quietly; to reduce the energy of (something).
- amp-hrAbbreviation of ampere-hour: a unit of electric charge, equal to the charge transferred by a current of one ampere in one hour through a specified point in a circuit, equal to 3600 coulombs.
- amp-hrsplural of amp-hr: a unit of electric charge, equal to the charge transferred by a current of one ampere in one hour through a specified point in a circuit, equal to 3600 coulombs.
- locked rotor ampA specification which indicates the current amperage being drawn by an electric motor when it is "locked up", i.e. not turning.
- mega ampOne million ( 10⁶ ) amperes. Symbol: MA.
- nano-ampAn SI unit of electrical current equal to 10⁻⁹ amperes. Symbol: nA
- pico-ampAlternative form of picoamp: One million millionth (10⁻¹²) of an ampere. Symbol: pA.
- tera ampOne million million (10¹²) amperes. Symbol: TA.
- giga-ampOne thousand million (10⁹) amperes. Symbol: GA.
- kilo-ampOne thousand (10³) amperes. Symbol: kA or KA.
- milli-ampAlternative form of milliamp: One thousandth (10⁻³) of an ampere. Symbol: mA.
- AMP deaminasesplural of AMP deaminase: An enzyme that plays a role in the metabolic process that converts sugar, fat, and protein into cellular energy.
Compound words 61
- amplessWithout an amplifier.
- biampingThe use of two channels of amplification to power each loudspeaker within an audio system.
- multiampHaving more than one amplifier.
- triampingThe use of three channels of amplification to power each loudspeaker within an audio system.
- ampereA unit of electrical current, the standard base unit in the International System of Units; colloquially amp. Abbreviation: amp, Symbol: A
- amphoraA large, two-handled vessel, especially a thin-necked clay vat used in ancient Greece and Rome for storing and transporting wine and oil.
- preampAlternative spelling of pre-amp: A preamplifier.
- decampTo break camp and move on.
- encampTo establish a camp or temporary shelter.
- amperesplural of ampere: A unit of electrical current, the standard base unit in the International System of Units; colloquially amp. Abbreviation: amp, Symbol: A