conductive

[ kuhn-duhk-tiv ]

adjective
  1. having the property or capability of conducting.

Origin of conductive

1
First recorded in 1520–30; from Latin conduct(us) “led together” (past participle of condūcere “to lead together”; see conduct) + -ive

Other words from conductive

  • con·duc·tive·ly, adverb
  • non·con·duc·tive, adjective
  • un·con·duc·tive, adjective

Words Nearby conductive

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How to use conductive in a sentence

  • A paper strip fixed at one end to a large ball shows similar movements when its free end is pointed and made conductive.

  • In the photophone the conductive wire has already been dispensed with, and a ray of light is used in its place.

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  • The trouble with a coherer is that when once it becomes conductive it remains so unless the filings be shaken apart.

  • And so partially conductive air forms a partial barrier to the waves.

  • In like manner are the wireless waves "sucked up" by the partially conductive atmosphere.

British Dictionary definitions for conductive

conductive

/ (kənˈdʌktɪv) /


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

Derived forms of conductive

  • conductively, adverb

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