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conductivity

/ˌkɑndʌkˈtɪvɪti/ /ˌkɒndʌkˈtɪvɪti/

Meanings
noun
The ability of a material to conduct electricity, heat, fluid or sound

Examples :

"Copper's high conductivity makes it ideal for electrical wiring. "
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Related Words

Illustration ability

ability noun

/əˈ.bɪl.ɪ.ti/

Suitableness.

"The student's ability to concentrate in noisy environments was crucial for success in the class. "

Illustration reciprocal

reciprocal noun

/ɹɪˈsɪpɹək(ə)l/

The number obtained by dividing 1 by another given number; the result of exchanging the numerator and the denominator of a fraction.

"0.5 is the reciprocal of 2."

Illustration resistivity

resistivity noun

/ˌriːzɪˈstɪvɪti/ /ˌrɪzɪˈstɪvɪti/

The resistance offered at a particular temperature by an electrical conductor of any given material in a cube of unit length, expressed in ohm-metres (Ωm) in the metric system of measurement.

"The resistivity of the copper wire in the science experiment was crucial to calculating the current flow. "

Illustration through

through noun

/θɹuː/ /θɹu/

A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.

"The dry-stone wall used a large, flat through to support the top stones. "

Illustration material

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

Illustration electrical

electrical noun

/ɪˈlɛktɹɪkəl/

An electrical engineer.

"My brother is a talented electrical. "

Illustration electricity

electricity noun

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /iˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/

Originally, a property of amber and certain other nonconducting substances to attract lightweight material when rubbed, or the cause of this property; now understood to be a phenomenon caused by the distribution and movement of charged subatomic particles and their interaction with the electromagnetic field.

"The electricity bill was unusually high this month, likely due to the many electronics running in the house. "

Illustration copper

copper noun

/ˈkɔp.ə/ /ˈkɒp.ə/ /ˈkɑ.pɚ/

A reddish-brown, malleable, ductile metallic element with high electrical and thermal conductivity, symbol Cu, and atomic number 29.

"The electrical wiring in my house is made of copper. "

Illustration wiring

wiring verb

/ˈwaɪərɪŋ/ /ˈwaɪrɪŋ/

To fasten with wire, especially with reference to wine bottles, corks, or fencing.

"We need to wire that hole in the fence."

Illustration conduct

conduct noun

/ˈkɒndʌkt/ /kənˈdʌkt/ /ˈkɑndʌkt/

The act or method of controlling or directing

"The teacher's conduct of the class ensured a smooth and orderly learning environment. "

Illustration powering

powering verb

/ˈpaʊərɪŋ/ /ˈpaʊɚɪŋ/

To provide power for (a mechanical or electronic device).

"This CD player is powered by batteries."

Illustration allows

allows verb

/əˈlaʊz/

To grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.

"to allow a servant his liberty;  to allow a free passage;  to allow one day for rest"