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electric current
[ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈkɜrənt]
noun
pl: electric currents
corrente elétrica
1.
The flow of electric charge through a conductor, measured in amperes
The electric current flowing through the wire was measured at 5 amperes.
A corrente elétrica que flui através do fio foi medida em 5 amperes.
2.
The movement of electrons or ions through a medium
Electric current can flow through various materials including metals and solutions.
A corrente elétrica pode fluir através de vários materiais, incluindo metais e soluções.
Synonyms
electrical flow
amperage
flow of electricity
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
corrente elétrica
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
corrente elétrica
Standard usage in technical and everyday contexts
Portugal
corrente elétrica
Standard term used in Portuguese electrical engineering
Related Idioms & Phrases
electric current at full strength
reverse the electric current
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