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conductance

American  
[kuhn-duhk-tuhns] / kənˈdʌk təns /

noun

Electricity.

  1. the conducting power, especially the power to conduct alternating current, of a conductor, equal to the real part of the admittance, and in a circuit with no reactance equal to the reciprocal of the resistance. G

conductance British  
/ kənˈdʌktəns /

noun

  1.  G.  the ability of a system to conduct electricity, measured by the ratio of the current flowing through the system to the potential difference across it; the reciprocal of resistance. It is measured in reciprocal ohms, mhos, or siemens

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conductance Scientific  
/ kən-dŭk′təns /

  1. A measure of the ability of a material to carry electric current. For direct current, conductance is called conductivity and is equal to 1/R, where R is the resistance of the material. For alternating current, conductance is called admittance. Conductance is measured in mhos.

  2. See more at admittance

  3. See thermal conductance

Etymology

Origin of conductance

First recorded in 1880–85; conduct + -ance

Example Sentences

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One research group found that volunteers’ physiological responses – such as heart rate and skin conductance – display unique patterns during experiences that are both disgusting and funny, compared with either category separately.

From Salon • Oct. 6, 2024

Some theorists argued that the real Majorana would have a clear signature: a zero-energy conductance peak at a specific value.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 20, 2023

"Detecting molecular shapes from their electrical conductance is a whole new concept of chemical sensing," Professor Reimers said.

From Science Daily • Oct. 3, 2023

Dormio tracks sleep onset by monitoring muscle tone, skin conductance and heart rate through contacts on the wrist and hand.

From Scientific American • May 15, 2023

CONDUCTIVITY.—The conductance of a given length of wire of uniform cross section.

From The Radio Amateur's Hand Book by Collins, A. Frederick (Archie Frederick)

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