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conductive

[kuhn-duhk-tiv] / kənˈdʌk tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
conveying heat, power
Synonyms
STRONGEST
transmissive
STRONG


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The solar cells are cut into narrow strips, layered like overlapping shingles, and connected to each other using electrically conductive adhesive, rather than metal wires.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

The researchers next added thin conductive yarns to demonstrate how the technology could be used in practical devices.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026

Analysts expect silver prices to remain higher than historical levels because of demand from data centers and other high-tech applications, which use the highly conductive metal for electrical contacts and solder.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026

Modern transistors work by switching a semiconductor between conductive and nonconductive states.

From Science Daily ● May 9, 2026

Coach told Rachel to grab me a lame, a conductive jacket that defined the scoring area on the fencer.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad


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