superconduct

superconduct
\\“+\ intransitive verb
Etymology: back-formation from superconductivity
: to exhibit superconductivity

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superconduct /soo- or sū-pər-kən-duktˈ/
intransitive verb
To conduct electricity without resistance
ORIGIN:super- (3)
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superconducˈtive adjective
superconductivˈity noun
Complete loss of electrical resistance shown by certain pure metals and alloys at temperatures approaching absolute zero and by certain ceramics at higher temperatures
superconducˈtor noun
A substance having superconductivity

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