conductivity
noun
con·duc·tiv·i·ty
ˌkän-ˌdək-ˈti-və-tē 
kən-
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
Examples of conductivity in a Sentence
measuring the conductivity of different metals
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
Tonka bean trees have high internal conductivity, which allows electrical currents to flow through them without any heat buildup, according to the paper.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2025
The Industrial Revolution And Electricity The Industrial Revolution marked a resurgence in the importance of copper, with its superior electrical and thermal conductivity invaluable for steam engines, textile machinery and other industrial equipment.
—Ed MacHa, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The downside is their lack of good heat conductivity, and the construction flexibility can make accidental spills easy.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for conductivity
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“Conductivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conductivity. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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conductivity
noun
con·duc·tiv·i·ty
ˌkän-ˌdək-ˈtiv-ət-ē
kən-
plural conductivities
: the quality or power of conducting or transmitting
Medical Definition
conductivity
noun
con·duc·tiv·i·ty
ˌkän-ˌdək-ˈtiv-ət-ē, kən-
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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