conductive
adjective
having the property or capability of conducting.
nonconductive
-
a word derived from
conductive.
Example Sentences
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Modern transistors work by switching a semiconductor between conductive and nonconductive states.
From Science Daily ● May 9, 2026
However, nonconductive materials like fingernails or pencil erasers do not alter the electric field, so the screen does not respond.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 26, 2026
Often, the circuits are made of many layers of conductive and nonconductive inks, said Peter Harrop, chairman of IDTechEx.
From New York Times ● Jun. 30, 2012
