conductivity

noun

con·​duc·​tiv·​i·​ty ˌkän-ˌdək-ˈti-və-tē How to pronounce conductivity (audio)
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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Graphene is a very attractive option in many ways: The sheet-thin carbon material offers excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, and is stronger than diamond. IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2024 The formal term is thermal conductivity, which essentially refers to heat transfer – how heat moves from one medium to another. New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2024 In development for the last three years, GMG conceived the slurry for use in its own graphene aluminium-ion battery, which shows tremendous promise for high conductivity, low charge-transfer resistance and high density. Michael Taylor, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 Despite ceramic’s limited sound conductivity, the Supersonnerie still emits a remarkable chime. Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for conductivity 

Word History

Etymology

conductive + -ity

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of conductivity was in 1837

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Cite this Entry

“Conductivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conductivity. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

conductivity

noun
con·​duc·​tiv·​i·​ty ˌkän-ˌdək-ˈtiv-ət-ē How to pronounce conductivity (audio)
kən-
plural conductivities
: the quality or power of conducting or transmitting

Medical Definition

conductivity

noun
con·​duc·​tiv·​i·​ty ˌkän-ˌdək-ˈtiv-ət-ē, kən- How to pronounce conductivity (audio)
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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