su·per·con·duc·tiv·i·ty (s  p r-k nd k-t v -t )n. The flow of electric current without resistance in certain metals, alloys, and ceramics at temperatures near absolute zero, and in some cases at temperatures hundreds of degrees above absolute zero. su per·con·ductive (-kn-dktv) adj.su per·con·ductor (-dktr) n. |
superconductivity [ˌsuːpəˌkɒndʌkˈtɪvɪtɪ]
n
(Physics / General Physics) Physics the property of certain substances that have no electrical resistance. In metals it occurs at very low temperatures, but higher temperature superconductivity occurs in some ceramic materials
superconduction [ˌsuːpəkənˈdʌkʃən] n
superconductive , superconducting adj
superconductor n
| superconductivity (spr-kndk-tv-t) The ability of certain metals or alloys to conduct an electric current with almost no resistance. Superconductivity usually occurs close to absolute zero, at temperatures approaching -459.67°F (-273.15°C), but has also been observed at temperatures as high as -200°F (-128.88°C). superconductor noun |
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| Noun | 1. | superconductivity - the disappearance of electrical resistance at very low temperatures electrical conduction - the passage of electricity through a conductor |
Translations
superconductivity [ˌsuːpərkɒndʌkˈtɪvəti] n → supraconductivité f
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