Glossary of Terms - A

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Ampere: A measurement of the amount of electric current.

Appliance: A device used in the home to perform domestic chores, such as a clothes dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator, toaster, etc.

Atom: The smallest unit of matter. Scientists so far have found 112 different kinds of atoms. Everything in the world is made of different combinations of these atoms.

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