Conductive

/kənˈdʌktɪv/

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Other forms: conductively

Definitions of conductive

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
adjective
tending to help or promote any specific result

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