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
Recent Examples on the Web
The aluminum core offers excellent heat conductivity while the steel surrounding it creates an evenly heated cooking surface that’s also less reactive to acidic ingredients.
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Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 11 Apr. 2024
Cast iron or cast aluminum grates impart great grill marks because of their heat conductivity, but stainless steel or porcelain wipe off easily.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
As such, memristive devices resemble the synapses linking neurons, whose electrical conductivity strengthens or weakens depending on a number of biophysical factors, including how much electrical charge has passed through them in the past.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Mar. 2024
Thanks to the ceramic’s extremely high thermal conductivity, the antenna array in the melting head assists in both directing the radar signals and maintaining the probe’s ability to rapidly melt through the ice.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2024
This structural diversity reduces the likelihood of ion trapping and improves overall conductivity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Feb. 2024
The abundance of diverse pathways for lithium movement within the crystal lattice allows for efficient ion conductivity, according to Rosseinsky.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Feb. 2024
Chloride from road salt is one factor that can increase a waterway’s conductivity.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2024
Some bowls are made from copper, like our best wood-burning option, which is another material known for being tolerant for high heat and for its thermal conductivity.
—Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2023
Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 11 Apr. 2024
Cast iron or cast aluminum grates impart great grill marks because of their heat conductivity, but stainless steel or porcelain wipe off easily.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
As such, memristive devices resemble the synapses linking neurons, whose electrical conductivity strengthens or weakens depending on a number of biophysical factors, including how much electrical charge has passed through them in the past.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Mar. 2024
Thanks to the ceramic’s extremely high thermal conductivity, the antenna array in the melting head assists in both directing the radar signals and maintaining the probe’s ability to rapidly melt through the ice.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2024
This structural diversity reduces the likelihood of ion trapping and improves overall conductivity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Feb. 2024
The abundance of diverse pathways for lithium movement within the crystal lattice allows for efficient ion conductivity, according to Rosseinsky.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Feb. 2024
Chloride from road salt is one factor that can increase a waterway’s conductivity.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2024
Some bowls are made from copper, like our best wood-burning option, which is another material known for being tolerant for high heat and for its thermal conductivity.
—Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2023
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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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