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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • conˈductively, adverb
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Other Words From

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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