conductive

[kuhn-duhk-tiv]

adjective

1. having the property or capability of conducting.

conductive

/ kənˈdʌktɪv /

adjective

1. of, denoting, or having the property of conduction

Other Word Forms

• conductively adverb
• nonconductive adjective
• unconductive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of conductive¹

First recorded in 1520–30; from Latin conduct(us) “led together” (past participle of condūcere “to lead together”; conduct ) + -ive

Example Sentences

In this setup, the water itself acts as the supporting base and also serves as the conductive electrode.

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"Eking out the subtle surface temperature variations caused by Enceladus' conductive heat flow from its daily and seasonal temperature changes was a challenge, and was only made possible by Cassini's extended missions," added Dr. Miles.

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These moving, electrically conductive materials generate electric currents that produce magnetic fields -- together forming most of Earth's overall magnetic field.

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Meanwhile, Wang’s group proposed an efficient conductive material design that could operate effectively at relatively low voltages.

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The Meter Operation Code of Practice Agreement says the plastic casing can "in some circumstances become conductive leading to a risk of electric shock and/or excessive heat".

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