conductivity
noun
con·duc·tiv·i·ty
ˌkän-ˌdək-ˈti-və-tē 
kən-
plural conductivities
: the quality or power of conducting or transmitting: such as
a
: the reciprocal of electrical resistivity
b
: the quality of living matter responsible for the transmission of and progressive reaction to stimuli
Examples of conductivity in a Sentence
measuring the conductivity of different metals
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New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2024
The flannel—made of 60 percent cotton, 36 percent lyocell and 4 percent elastane—is engineered with a graphene finish applied to the fabric’s surface, which enhances the fabric’s thermal conductivity properties without extra weight.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Some material is removed through etching, and some elements are added to change the electrical conductivity.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 24 Sep. 2024
Thermal Management: While gallium oxide can operate at higher temperatures than silicon, its thermal conductivity is actually lower.
—Matthew Putman, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
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conductivity
noun
con·duc·tiv·i·ty
ˌkän-ˌdək-ˈtiv-ət-ē
kən-
plural conductivities
: the quality or power of conducting or transmitting
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conductivity
noun
con·duc·tiv·i·ty
ˌkän-ˌdək-ˈtiv-ət-ē, kən-
plural conductivities
: the quality or power of conducting or transmitting: as
a
: the reciprocal of electrical resistivity
b
: the quality of living matter responsible for the transmission of and progressive reaction to stimuli
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