superconducting

CEFRC2

/sˈupərkəˌndʌktɪŋ/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Allowing electricity to flow with no resistance.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Exhibiting superconductivity.

Examples

  • Superconducting magnets can produce intense magnetic fields.

  • Multifilamentary superconducting wires can be used in electric power transmission lines.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

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Question 1 · Quick check

The physicists cooled the wire until it became blank and carried electricity with zero resistance.

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Origin

adjective

From super- + conducting.