Conductivity
noun
The ability of a material to allow electricity or heat to go through it.
Copper has high electrical conductivity.
Often appears as...
- electrical conductivity
- high conductivity
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Technical
noun
The measure of a solution's ability to carry an electric current.
The conductivity of pure water is relatively low.
Often appears as...
- ionic conductivity
- solution conductivity
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Technical
noun
The ability of a material to allow electricity or heat to go through it.
Copper has high electrical conductivity.
Often appears as...
- electrical conductivity
- high conductivity
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The measure of a solution's ability to carry an electric current.
The conductivity of pure water is relatively low.
Often appears as...
- ionic conductivity
- solution conductivity
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Material Importance
Understand that conductivity implies how well a material fulfills a specific function in technology or construction.
Due to its high conductivity, silver is used in advanced electronics.
Pro Tip 2/3Heat vs. Electricity
Differentiate between thermal and electrical conductivity in discussions of material properties.
While aluminum has good thermal conductivity, it is not as efficient as copper for electrical wiring.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Context
Use 'conductivity' in technical or scientific contexts, especially relating to physics and engineering.
The research focuses on finding materials with improved electrical conductivity for solar cells.
Pro Tip 1/3Material Importance
Understand that conductivity implies how well a material fulfills a specific function in technology or construction.
Due to its high conductivity, silver is used in advanced electronics.
Pro Tip 2/3Heat vs. Electricity
Differentiate between thermal and electrical conductivity in discussions of material properties.
While aluminum has good thermal conductivity, it is not as efficient as copper for electrical wiring.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Context
Use 'conductivity' in technical or scientific contexts, especially relating to physics and engineering.
The research focuses on finding materials with improved electrical conductivity for solar cells.
Pro Tip 1/3Material Importance
Understand that conductivity implies how well a material fulfills a specific function in technology or construction.
Due to its high conductivity, silver is used in advanced electronics.
Pro Tip 2/3Heat vs. Electricity
Differentiate between thermal and electrical conductivity in discussions of material properties.
While aluminum has good thermal conductivity, it is not as efficient as copper for electrical wiring.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Context
Use 'conductivity' in technical or scientific contexts, especially relating to physics and engineering.
The research focuses on finding materials with improved electrical conductivity for solar cells.
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What’s a smartphone made...
In smartphones, these create the screen and color display, aid conductivity, and produce the signature vibrations, amongst other things. And yet, crucial as they are, extracting these elements from the earth is linked to some disturbing environmental impacts.
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The mathematics of love...
and recorded, well, everything you can think of. So he recorded what was said in the conversation, he recorded their skin conductivity, he recorded their facial expressions, their heart rates, their blood pressure,
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Beating a Lie Detector...
most antiperspirant actually increased skin conductivity I may not have beaten the lie detector but a failed test isn't enough for a conviction in a UK court of law although it might help persuade a jury
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What’s a smartphone made...
In smartphones, these create the screen and color display, aid conductivity, and produce the signature vibrations, amongst other things. And yet, crucial as they are, extracting these elements from the earth is linked to some disturbing environmental impacts.
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The mathematics of love...
and recorded, well, everything you can think of. So he recorded what was said in the conversation, he recorded their skin conductivity, he recorded their facial expressions, their heart rates, their blood pressure,
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Beating a Lie Detector...
most antiperspirant actually increased skin conductivity I may not have beaten the lie detector but a failed test isn't enough for a conviction in a UK court of law although it might help persuade a jury
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Heinrich Rohrer
Swiss Physicist
In summer 1961, Rose-Marie Egger became my wife, and her stabilizing influence has kept me on an even keel ever since. Our honeymoon trip led us to the United States where I spent two post-doc years working on thermal conductivity of type-II superconductors and metals in the group of Professor Bernie Serin at Rutgers University in New Jersey.
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Alfred Werner
Swiss Scientist
With the assistance of electrical conductivity, we were able to trace by measurements the process of intercalation in a large number of cases and, consequently, to establish experimental foundations for the evaluation of the formation of such intercalation compounds.
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Mildred Dresselhaus
American Scientist
Electrons are the carriers for electricity, but they are also carriers for thermal energy. This means thermal conductivity is increased when the carrier density is increased.
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Heinrich Rohrer
Swiss Physicist
In summer 1961, Rose-Marie Egger became my wife, and her stabilizing influence has kept me on an even keel ever since. Our honeymoon trip led us to the United States where I spent two post-doc years working on thermal conductivity of type-II superconductors and metals in the group of Professor Bernie Serin at Rutgers University in New Jersey.
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Alfred Werner
Swiss Scientist
With the assistance of electrical conductivity, we were able to trace by measurements the process of intercalation in a large number of cases and, consequently, to establish experimental foundations for the evaluation of the formation of such intercalation compounds.
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Mildred Dresselhaus
American Scientist
Electrons are the carriers for electricity, but they are also carriers for thermal energy. This means thermal conductivity is increased when the carrier density is increased.
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