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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A measure of the ability of a body to conduct electricity; the reciprocal of its resistance. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a material's capacity to conduct electricity; measured as the reciprocal of electrical resistance wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

conductibilityconductibilityconductionconductivityconductordielectric

Etymology

From conduct + -ance. Coined by electrical engineer, mathematician and physicist Oliver Heaviside in 1885.

Related phrases

electrical conductanceheat conductancethermal conductancethermal conductance

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