Complete Definition of "superconductivity"

English
Etymology
From super- + conductivity

Noun
superconductivity

  1. physics The property of a material whereby it has no resistance to the flow of an electric current.

#: Currently, superconductivity can only be achieved at extremely low temperatures.

References
OED2

See also
superconductor

vi:superconductivity

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