Conductivity (Noun)
Meaning
The transmission of heat or electricity or sound.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The high thermal conductivity of the metal made it a suitable choice for the heating element of the appliance.
- Conductivity tests revealed significant differences in the electrical properties of the two materials.
- Materials with low thermal conductivity are commonly used as insulation in buildings.
- The low sound conductivity of the glass partition effectively reduced noise leakage between rooms.
- The high conductivity of the wire allowed for efficient energy transmission over long distances.