Definition of superconductivity
: a complete disappearance of electrical resistance in a substance especially at very low temperatures
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In 1987, US senator Ernest Hollings (D-South Carolina) discussed the new science of superconductivity with Craig Fields, Darpa's deputy director at the time – and came away alarmed.
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First Known Use of superconductivity
1913
SUPERCONDUCTIVITY Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of superconductivity for English Language Learners
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: the ability of something (such as a metal) to allow electricity to flow through it easily especially at very low temperatures
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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about superconductivity
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