con·duc·tance (k n-d k tns)n. Symbol G A measure of a material's ability to conduct electric charge; the reciprocal of the resistance. |
conductance [kənˈdʌktəns]
n
(Physics / General Physics) the ability of a system to conduct electricity, measured by the ratio of the current flowing through the system to the potential difference across it; the reciprocal of resistance. It is measured in reciprocal ohms, mhos, or siemens. Symbol G
| conductance (kn-dktns) 1. A measure of the ability of a material to carry electric current. For direct current, conductance is called conductivity and is equal to 1/R, where R is the resistance of the material. For alternating current, conductance is called admittance. Conductance is measured in mhos. See more at admittance. 2. See thermal conductance. |
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| Noun | 1. | conductance - a material's capacity to conduct electricity; measured as the reciprocal of electrical resistance electrical phenomenon - a physical phenomenon involving electricity |
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