superconductivity


su·per·con·duc·tiv·i·ty

noun \-ˌkän-ˌdək-ˈti-və-tē, -kən-\

Definition of SUPERCONDUCTIVITY

: a complete disappearance of electrical resistance in a substance especially at very low temperatures
su·per·con·duc·tor \-kən-ˈdək-tər\ noun

First Known Use of SUPERCONDUCTIVITY

1913

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