Conductible: meaning, definitions and examples
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conductible
[ kənˈdʌk.tɪ.bəl ]
capable of conducting
Conductible refers to something that has the ability to conduct, especially heat, electricity, or sound. In other words, it describes materials or substances that can allow the flow of electrical current or thermal energy.
Synonyms
conductant, conductive, transmissive.
Examples of usage
- Copper is a highly conductible metal.
- Materials that are conductible are essential in electrical engineering.
- Water is not a conductible medium for electricity.
- Graphene is considered a very conductible substance.
Translations
Translations of the word "conductible" in other languages:
🇵🇹 condutível
🇮🇳 संवाहक
🇩🇪 leitfähig
🇮🇩 dapat dihantarkan
🇺🇦 провідний
🇵🇱 przewodzący
🇯🇵 導電性の
🇫🇷 conductible
🇪🇸 conductible
🇹🇷 iletken
🇰🇷 전도성의
🇸🇦 موصل
🇨🇿 vodivý
🇸🇰 vodivý
🇨🇳 可导电的
🇸🇮 prevodljiv
🇮🇸 leiðandi
🇰🇿 өткізгіш
🇬🇪 გადამტანი
🇦🇿 keçirici
🇲🇽 conductible
Etymology
The word 'conductible' originates from the Latin word 'conductus', which means 'to lead together' or 'to bring together'. This root is derived from 'con-' meaning 'together' and 'ducere' meaning 'to lead'. The term began being used in the English language in the late 19th century as the study of electricity and physics became more prominent. It relates closely to the science of electrical conductance, which measures how easily electricity can flow through a material. The properties of materials in terms of conductivity are essential in various scientific fields, particularly in electrical engineering, physics, and materials science, where understanding the capabilities of different substances is crucial.