conductive
adjective
con·duc·tive kən-ˈdək-tiv 
: having conductivity : relating to conduction (as of electricity)
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While the more conductive nanotubes weren’t stable, the discovery may point the way toward something with a longer shelf life. —
ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026 Furthemore, simulations showed that water binds tightly to the polymer, boosting dipole strength, while Raman spectroscopy confirmed that water remains structured rather than forming conductive films, allowing output to rise with humidity. —Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026 The key innovation here is a special coating on those panels made from a conductive polymer called PEDOT-Cl. —Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 14 Apr. 2026 These precautions help reduce the risk of electrical surges, as lightning can follow conductive pathways. —Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conductive
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ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026 Furthemore, simulations showed that water binds tightly to the polymer, boosting dipole strength, while Raman spectroscopy confirmed that water remains structured rather than forming conductive films, allowing output to rise with humidity. —Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026 The key innovation here is a special coating on those panels made from a conductive polymer called PEDOT-Cl. —Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 14 Apr. 2026 These precautions help reduce the risk of electrical surges, as lightning can follow conductive pathways. —Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conductive
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conductive
adjective
con·duc·tive kən-ˈdək-tiv
: having conductivity : relating to conduction (as of electricity)
Medical Definition
conductive
adjective
con·duc·tive -ˈdək-tiv
1
: having conductivity : relating to conduction (as of electricity)
2
: caused by failure in the mechanisms for sound transmission in the external or middle ear
conductive hearing loss
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