noun ·7 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The property of a material whereby it has no resistance to the flow of an electric current. countable, uncountable

   "Currently, superconductivity can only be achieved at extremely low temperatures."

2. 2
   the disappearance of electrical resistance at very low temperatures wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

conductanceconductionconductordielectricsupraconductivity

Example

More examples

"Superconductivity is a physical property."

Etymology

From super- + conductivity.

Related phrases

high-temperature superconductivitycooper pairfflo phase

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