Conductance: meaning, definitions and examples
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conductance
[ kənˈdʌktəns ]
science measurement
Conductance is a measure of how easily electricity flows through a material. It is the inverse of resistance, meaning that as conductance increases, resistance decreases. Conductance is measured in siemens (S), and it is commonly used in electrical engineering and physics. The ability of a given material to conduct an electric current depends on its physical properties, including the number of charge carriers available for conduction.
Synonyms
electrical conductivity, leading, transmission.
Examples of usage
- The conductance of this material is high.
- We measured the conductance of the circuit.
- In physics, conductance is crucial for understanding electric fields.
Translations
Translations of the word "conductance" in other languages:
🇵🇹 condutância
🇮🇳 संवहन
🇩🇪 Leitfähigkeit
🇮🇩 konduktansi
🇺🇦 кондуктивність
🇵🇱 przewodność
🇯🇵 導電率
🇫🇷 conductance
🇪🇸 conductancia
🇹🇷 iletkenlik
🇰🇷 전도율
🇸🇦 التوصيلية
🇨🇿 vodivost
🇸🇰 vodivosť
🇨🇳 电导率
🇸🇮 prevodnost
🇮🇸 leiðni
🇰🇿 өткізгіштік
🇬🇪 გამტარობა
🇦🇿 keçiricilik
🇲🇽 conductancia
Etymology
The term 'conductance' originated in the early 20th century, derived from the Latin root 'conducere,' which means 'to lead together' or 'to bring together.' This root is composed of 'con-' meaning 'together' and 'ducere,' meaning 'to lead.' The word became prominent in discussions of electrical engineering and physics, especially as the understanding of electrical properties of materials evolved. The concept of conductance was essential for the development of circuit theory and the study of electrical phenomena. As technology advanced, the term became standardized in scientific literature and education, reflecting the growing importance of electricity in industrial and everyday applications.