noun

conductivity

conductivity

The conductivity of the material was tested.

The conductivity of the material was tested.

Pure water has low electrical conductivity.

Pure water has low electrical conductivity.

(uncountable) the ability of a substance to conduct heat or electricity The conductivity of the material was tested.

Synonyms: transmissivity; Antonyms: resistivity

From 'conduct' plus the suffix '-ivity', which forms nouns denoting a quality or ability.

The suffix '-ivity' often means 'the ability to...'. So, 'conductivity' is the ability of a substance to conduct.

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