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superconductive

superconductive

1 8.0
Letting electricity flow without losing energy, usually at very low temperatures
  • adjective
  • /ˌsuːpərkənˈdʌktɪv/
  • Specialized
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  • The Helios and the Ra are both protected from the sun's heat by electromagnetic barriers using the superconductive coils.
  • superconductive generator

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Examples

  • The research team discovered that the superconductive properties of certain substances allow them to conduct electricity perfectly.

  • The metal of the coil switched almost instantaneously out of its superconductive state.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • The superconductive materials are aligned, then the third sheet is added.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • Is there something from your work on the everything we've been talking about in terms in terms of superconductive hardware that could be useful there?

    Lex Fridman

  • At its heart is a superconductive coil and a pressure vessel full of plasma heated to about 100 million C.

    Academic text (2001)

  • The superconductive coil, which must be chilled to a few degrees Kelvin, is a solenoid whose field confines the superheated plasma.

    Academic text (2001)

  • A superconductive material can transmit electricity without any resistance when cooled to very low temperatures.

  • By using superconductive wires, we can enhance the efficiency of our electrical systems significantly.

Synonyms

superconducting
vssuperconductive
  • Specialized
6.7

Able to carry electricity without losing energy when very cold

is the same meaning but written with -ive ending instead of -ing

Antonyms

non-conducting
  • Specialized
5.8

Not able to let heat, electricity or sound pass through

How Conductive

superconductive
  • Specialized
1 8.0
conductive
  • Specialized
8 4.8
resistive
  • Specialized
1 7.0

Surface Forms

superconductive positive

Morphology

superconductive = conductive (semi-transparent) = super + conduct + ive

The form 'super-' + 'conductive' is morphologically regular, but the precise technical meaning (zero electrical resistance at low temperatures) is specialized and not fully inferable by average learners.

Etymology

The word superconductive comes from the part super- meaning 'above' or 'very' and the part conduct meaning 'to carry', as in conductor 'one who carries or leads'. So a superconductive material 'carries' electricity extremely well and lets it flow with almost no resistance, usually at very low temperatures.