Superconductor

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A substance that has no resistance to conducting an electric current

Synonyms

All synonyms
conductanceconductionconductordielectricsupraconductor

Etymology

From super- + conductor, calque of Dutch suprageleider (modern spelling supergeleider).

Related phrases

high-temperature superconductorelectric current

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