Phrase Hound found 13 phrases and 30 compound words that contain amps. The most common are listed below. Open amps in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 13
- op-ampsplural of op-amp: A certain active circuit element useful in creating various kinds of amplifiers and filters.
- pre-ampsplural of pre-amp: A preamplifier.
- locked rotor ampsplural of locked rotor amp: A specification which indicates the current amperage being drawn by an electric motor when it is "locked up", i.e. not turning.
- amps downthird-person singular simple present indicative of amp down: To calm down; to speak or behave more quietly; to reduce the energy of (something).
- amps upthird-person singular simple present indicative of amp up: To amplify; to increase the power, interest, intensity, volume, etc. of (something).
- mega ampsplural of mega amp: One million ( 10⁶ ) amperes. Symbol: MA.
- micro-ampsplural of micro-amp: One millionth (10⁻⁶) of an ampere, abbreviated as µA.
- nano-ampsplural of nano-amp: An SI unit of electrical current equal to 10⁻⁹ amperes. Symbol: nA
- pico-ampsplural of pico-amp: One million millionth (10⁻¹²) of an ampere. Symbol: pA.
- tera ampsplural of tera amp: One million million (10¹²) amperes. Symbol: TA.
- giga-ampsplural of giga-amp: One thousand million (10⁹) amperes. Symbol: GA.
- kilo-ampsplural of kilo-amp: One thousand (10³) amperes. Symbol: kA or KA.
- milli-ampsplural of milli-amp: One thousandth (10⁻³) of an ampere. Symbol: mA.
Compound words 30
- preampsplural of preamp: A preamplifier.
- revampsthird-person singular simple present indicative of revamp: To improve, renew, renovate, or revise (something).
- milliampsplural of milliamp: One thousandth (10⁻³) of an ampere. Symbol: mA.
- decampsthird-person singular simple present indicative of decamp: To break camp and move on.
- artistampsplural of artistamp: A small piece of art resembling a postage stamp, usually affixed to mail along with the legitimate stamps.
- bedampsthird-person singular simple present indicative of bedamp: To cover with dampness; make damp; dampen.
- chokedampsplural of chokedamp: A damp consisting chiefly of carbon dioxide, so called for its ability to asphyxiate.
- deciampsplural of deciamp: An SI unit of electrical current equal to 10⁻¹ amps. Symbol: d
- declampsthird-person singular simple present indicative of declamp: To remove a clamp
- derampsthird-person singular simple present indicative of deramp: To remove (goods or containers) from a railroad flatcar using special equipment.