Conductive Meaning in English

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Definition

Describes a material or substance that allows electricity, heat, or sound to pass through it easily.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in scientific, technical, and engineering contexts. Common phrases: 'conductive material,' 'conductive to electricity.' Not used for people. Sometimes 'conductive to' means 'helpful for' in formal situations (e.g., 'conductive to learning'), but this is less common.

• Spanish: conductor (de electricidad/calor)
• Portuguese (BR): condutor (de eletricidade/calor)
• Portuguese (PT): condutor (de eletricidade/calor)
• Chinese (Simplified): 导电的 - 导热的
• Chinese (Traditional): 導電的 - 導熱的
• Hindi: चालक (बिजली/गर्मी के लिए)
• Arabic: موصل (للكهرباء/للحرارة)
• Bengali: পরিবাহী
• Russian: проводящий
• Japanese: 伝導性のある
• Vietnamese: dẫn điện - dẫn nhiệt - dẫn (âm thanh)
• Korean: 전도성의
• Turkish: iletken
• Urdu: موصل
• Indonesian: konduktif

Example Sentences

Copper is a conductive metal.

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Rubber is not conductive.

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Silver has very conductive properties.

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These wires are highly conductive, so electricity can flow easily.

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Wood isn't conductive to electricity, which is why it's used for handles.

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A quiet environment is more conductive to studying.

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