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Conductive

/kənˈdʌktɪv/

Able to conduct electrical current or heat.

📖 Definitions of "Conductive"

adjective
  1. 1

    Able to conduct electrical current or heat.

    "Distilled water is very slightly electrically conductive."

  2. 2

    Of, or relating to conductivity of a material.

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WordDefinition
semiconductingThat has the characteristics of a semiconductor
semiconductivesemiconducting

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nonconductingThat does not conduct (electricity or heat).
nonconductiveNot conductive (of heat, sound, electricity etc.)

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semiconductivesemiconducting
semiconductingThat has the characteristics of a semiconductor
electricallyBy means of electricity.
conductionnoun(physics) The conveying of heat or electricity through material.
wiringnounA mass of electric wires.
telecommunicationsnounAlternative form of telecommunication. [(uncountable) The science and technology of the communication of messages over a distance using electric, electronic or electromagnetic impulses.]
drivernounA person who drives a motorized vehicle such as a car, truck, bus, train, forklift, etc.
conductornoun(music) A person who conducts an orchestra, choir or other music ensemble; a professional whose occupation is conducting.
operatornounA person or organisation that operates a device, system, service, etc.
conduciveTending to contribute to, encourage, or bring about some result.
enablingnounAn act or an instance of something being enabled.
drivenounTo operate a vehicle:
propitiousFavorable; advantageous.
favourableExpressing or indicating favour or goodwill; approving, encouraging.
resinnounA viscous water-insoluble hydrocarbon exudate of certain plants, or such a substance as a component of a plant exudate; used in lacquers, varnishes and many other applications.
driversnounAn unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Illinois, United States.
conductorsnoun(music) A person who conducts an orchestra, choir or other music ensemble; a professional whose occupation is conducting.
operatorsnounA person or organisation that operates a device, system, service, etc.
favorableUS standard spelling of favourable. [Apt to win favour; pleasing.]
advantageousBeing of advantage, beneficial.

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