conductivity

[kon-duhk-tiv-i-tee] / ˌkɒn dʌkˈtɪv ɪ ti /

NOUN

energy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dynamism electricity heat potential service strength

STRONG

application burn current force friction gravity horsepower juice kilowatts magnetism pressure radioactivity rays reaction response steam voltage wattage

Antonyms

STRONGEST

lack

STRONG

peace question

WEAK

idleness inactivity laziness lethargy tiredness

Example Sentences

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MXenes offer advantages over graphene, including richer chemistry, easier processing, and higher conductivity, but earlier attempts to form scrolls often led to uneven results.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

In these systems, the scrolls could both reinforce materials and improve conductivity.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Ethanolamine provided the desired conductivity and worked well within the polish, but it has some toxicity concerns.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

While graphene is known for exceptional electrical conductivity, it does not function well as a photocatalyst.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

What makes this phenomenon less remarkable is the relatively little- known fact that dehydrated wood has an extremely low heat content and very poor heat conductivity.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

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