Conductivity Meaning
/kˌɑˌndʌˈktɪvəti/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe ability of a material to conduct electricity, heat, fluid or sound
nounThe reciprocal of resistivity
Sentence Examples
The conductivity of copper is very good.
Water has high thermal conductivity.
Copper is known for its excellent thermal and electrical conductivity.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The material's high ____ enables efficient transmission of thermal energy.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The thick pure gold wire perfectly features an extremely high electrical ____.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English conduct Proto-Indo-European *-wós Proto-Indo-European *-iHwósder. Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English conductive Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English conductivity From conductive + -ity.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The material's high ____ enables efficient transmission of thermal energy.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The thick pure gold wire perfectly features an extremely high electrical ____.