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plural superconductors
Definition of superconductor
: a substance that exhibits no electrical resistance : a substance exhibiting superconductivity
Add a layer of aluminum oxide to a crystal made of neatly stacked soccer-ball shaped carbon molecules known as buckyballs, and the result is a superconductor that effortlessly carries electricity at relatively warm temperatures.— Kenneth Chang
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“Superconductor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superconductor. Accessed 19 Apr. 2021.
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superconductor
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English Language Learners Definition of superconductor
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: a material or object that allows electricity to flow through it easily at very low temperatures
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The first known use of superconductor was in 1913
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