conductive

[ kuhn-duhk-tiv ]

adjective

1. having the property or capability of conducting.

conductive

/ kənˈdʌktɪv /

adjective

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

Derived Forms

• conˈductively, adverb

Other Words From

• con·ductive·ly adverb
• noncon·ductive adjective
• uncon·ductive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of conductive¹

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

Example Sentences

Another way to achieve touch screen accessibility is having UR Powered conductive treatment to the glove which allows for the entire glove to be micro conductive.

From Popular-Science

One such improvement comes in the form of the battery dry-coating process, which involves converting sand into conductive film.

From Popular-Science

He makes health care decisions based on his politics and his personal beliefs and that is not conductive for a good public health outcome.

From Washington Blade

On each side of the fabric, the researchers dropped a solution containing an electrically conductive polymer.

From Science News For Students

The “bitten out” part has a conductive solution that can pass on electrical signals.

From Singularity Hub 

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

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