conductivity

noun con·duc·tiv·i·ty \ ˌkän-ˌdək-ˈti-və-tē , kən- \

|Updated on: 18 Jun 2018

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Definition of conductivity

plural conductivities

: the quality or power of conducting or transmitting: such as

a : the reciprocal of electrical resistivity

b : the quality of living matter responsible for the transmission of and progressive reaction to stimuli

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measuring the conductivity of different metals

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While inside at individual stations, volunteers could do tests various elements including pH levels, water conductivity, turbidity (cloudiness), plankton levels, alkalinity, and dissolved oxygen levels.

— meredith colias-pete, Post-Tribune, "Boat tour helps kids 'frame their brains' around scientific research," 12 June 2018
But water is very good at blocking radio waves, especially sea water because of its slight conductivity.

— cindy atoji keene, BostonGlobe.com, "This engineer works on ocean drones that are ‘straight out of a Tom Clancy novel’," 3 May 2018
The full-palm conductivity allowed me to text or snap photos without exposing my hands to snow.

— leslie hsu oh, Outside Online, "Snowboarding Gear That's Actually Designed for Women," 28 Mar. 2018
When the tube was stretched ever so slightly, the conductivity of the emulsion changed.

— emily matchar, Smithsonian, "This Low-Cost, Graphene Device Could Help Monitor a Baby’s Health," 22 Feb. 2018
Like the rest of the line, it is produced in the United States and made of five-ply metal: aluminum for conductivity and stainless steel for practicality.

— florence fabricant, New York Times, "New Pot Has More Room for Hollandaise," 26 Feb. 2018
Newer airliners like the Boeing 787 and the Airbus A350 are made with a higher proportion of composite materials like carbon fibers, resulting in a reduced electrical conductivity of the fuselage and wings, says Hansman.

— kevin lui, Time, "Here's What Happens When a Plane Is Struck by Lightning," 1 Feb. 2018
Manufacturers have also developed a workaround by adding more metal wiring into the composite material to ensure good conductivity on the aircraft’s exterior.

— kevin lui, Time, "Here's What Happens When a Plane Is Struck by Lightning," 1 Feb. 2018
This latest research could improve that system by allowing operators to exchange that molten salt for liquid tin, which has a higher thermal conductivity than molten salt and, at 1,673K, could supply more energy to a system with less effort.

— megan geuss, Ars Technica, "Pumping liquid metal at 1,400°C opens the door for better solar thermal systems," 13 Oct. 2017

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: the ability to move heat or electricity from one place to another : the power to conduct heat or electricity

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noun con·duc·tiv·i·ty \ ˌkän-ˌdək-ˈtiv-ət-ē, kən- \

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plural conductivities

: the quality or power of conducting or transmitting: as

a : the reciprocal of electrical resistivity

b : the quality of living matter responsible for the transmission of and progressive reaction to stimuli

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