conductive

adjective

con·​duc·​tive kən-ˈdək-tiv 

: having conductivity : relating to conduction (as of electricity)

Examples of conductive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These bricks consist of certain compounds that are electrically conductive interspersed with others that provide insulation to contain the heat. —Andrew Rosenblum, Popular Science, 26 Dec. 2024

For example, carbon paper is conductive but is prone to flooding with the electrolyte fluid that is used to bring the CO2 to the electrode. —IEEE Spectrum, 18 Dec. 2024

Their development already provides a 50% improvement in battery life compared to using traditional carbon nanotubes as conductive agents. —Nadezhda Kosareva, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024

Simply use the attachment with its red, amber, and infrared lights for three minutes on each area of your face (such as your forehead, nasolabial folds, and so on) to help smooth and firm, then swap it out for the microcurrent head and slick on some conductive gel to start tightening and toning. —Emily Orofino, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

earlier, "having the property of conducting or the ability to conduct or lead," from conduct entry 1 + -ive

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

conductive

adjective

con·​duc·​tive kən-ˈdək-tiv 

: having conductivity : relating to conduction (as of electricity)

Medical Definition

conductive

adjective

con·​duc·​tive -ˈdək-tiv 

1

: having conductivity : relating to conduction (as of electricity)

2

: caused by failure in the mechanisms for sound transmission in the external or middle ear

conductive hearing loss