conductive
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adjective
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Etymology
Origin of conductive
First recorded in 1520–30; from Latin conduct(us) “led together” (past participle of condūcere “to lead together”; see conduct) + -ive
Vocabulary lists containing conductive
Structure and Properties of Matter - Middle School
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Structure and Properties of Matter - Introductory
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Structure and Properties of Matter - High School
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The solar cells are cut into narrow strips, layered like overlapping shingles, and connected to each other using electrically conductive adhesive, rather than metal wires.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Analysts expect silver prices to remain higher than historical levels because of demand from data centers and other high-tech applications, which use the highly conductive metal for electrical contacts and solder.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
Using their funding, the team assembled a compact experimental setup centered on a resonant cavity made from highly conductive materials.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 27, 2026
The cathode, made of a conductive metal, extends vertically to the surface.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 19, 2026
Coach told Rachel to grab me a lame, a conductive jacket that defined the scoring area on the fencer.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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