kiloampere

kiloampere

A technician monitors the kiloampere reading on a large electrical panel.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Unit of electric current: A "kiloampere" is a unit of electric current equal to one thousand amperes. It is used to measure very large currents, typically in industrial or scientific contexts.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The power plant can generate a current of several kiloamperes. (A current of thousands of amperes.)
    • The fuse is rated for 1 kiloampere to protect the equipment. (A fuse designed to handle 1000 amperes.)
Advanced Usage

  • "kiloampere" in engineering: Often abbreviated as kA, used in specifications for electrical systems, such as circuit breakers or transformers.

    • The transformer can handle up to 10 kiloamperes of current. (The device can manage 10,000 amperes without damage.)

  • Scientific notation: In physics, currents in kiloamperes are common in studies of lightning or high-energy experiments.

    • A lightning strike can carry a current of about 30 kiloamperes. (Approximately 30,000 amperes of electrical flow.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Ampere (n): the base unit of electric current.

    • A typical household circuit carries about 10 to 20 amperes. (A small fraction of a kiloampere.)

  • Milliampere (n): one thousandth of an ampere (0.001 A).

    • A small LED might require 20 milliamperes. (Much smaller than a kiloampere.)
Synonyms
  • kA (abbreviation): the standard symbol for kiloampere.
    • The generator outputs 5 kA. (Five kiloamperes.)
Related Idioms
  • (No common idioms directly involve "kiloampere," as it is a technical term.)