Conductivity
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Description
The ability of a material to conduct heat, sound or electricity. Conductivity is calculated as the reciprocal of the measured resistivity of a material for a given distance. Silver is the best known conductor of heat and electricity and as such is used as a standard of reference.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Leitfhigkeit (Deut.); conductivit (Fr.);