superconductor
noun
su·per·con·duc·tor
ˌsü-pər-kən-ˈdək-tər 
plural superconductors
: a substance that exhibits no electrical resistance : a substance exhibiting superconductivity
Add a layer of aluminum oxide to a crystal made of neatly stacked soccer-ball shaped carbon molecules known as buckyballs, and the result is a superconductor that effortlessly carries electricity at relatively warm temperatures.—
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He's written dozens of profiles of entrepreneurs across a variety of fields and done deep dives into technological trends from superconductors to space travel to pharmaceuticals.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
In this case, indium arsenide (a semiconductor) and aluminum (a superconductor) are combined, cooled to near absolute zero and tuned with magnetic fields to achieve the state known as topological superconductivity.
—New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2025
Microsoft’s quantum chip employs eight topological qubits using indium arsenide, which is a semiconductor, and aluminum, which is a superconductor.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2025
The company claims that the topological superconductor makes electrons in materials resistant to noise, which, in turn would theoretically let electricity flow through them unheeded.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025
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Alex Knapp, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
In this case, indium arsenide (a semiconductor) and aluminum (a superconductor) are combined, cooled to near absolute zero and tuned with magnetic fields to achieve the state known as topological superconductivity.
—New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2025
Microsoft’s quantum chip employs eight topological qubits using indium arsenide, which is a semiconductor, and aluminum, which is a superconductor.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2025
The company claims that the topological superconductor makes electrons in materials resistant to noise, which, in turn would theoretically let electricity flow through them unheeded.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Superconductor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superconductor. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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