conductivity
Translation
conductivity
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
(uncountable) the ability of a substance to conduct heat or electricity The conductivity of the material was tested.
Similar Words
Synonyms: transmissivity; Antonyms: resistivity
Etymology
From 'conduct' plus the suffix '-ivity', which forms nouns denoting a quality or ability.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ivity' often means 'the ability to...'. So, 'conductivity' is the ability of a substance to conduct.