conductivity
noun/ˌkɒndʌkˈtɪvɪti/
Frequency rank: #11,261 most common English word
Meaning
the ability of a material to conduct electricity or heat.
Example sentence
Copper is widely used in electrical wiring because of its high conductivity.
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