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conductive

/kənˈdʌktɪv/
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Other forms: conductively

Definitions of conductive
  1. adjective
    having the quality or power of easily transmitting heat, electricity, sound, or other energy
    synonyms:
    semiconducting, semiconductive
    having characteristics of a semiconductor; that is having electrical conductivity greater than insulators but less than good conductors
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    antonyms:
    nonconductive
    not able to conduct heat or electricity or sound
  2. adjective
    tending to help or promote any specific result
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