Conductance

Pronunciation: /kənˈdʌktəns/

Definitions of conductance

noun the measure of a material's ability to conduct an electric current

Example Sentences

A1 The conductance of the wire was measured using a simple circuit.

A2 Students learned about the concept of conductance in their science class.

B1 The conductance of the material was found to be high, indicating good electrical conductivity.

B2 The engineer analyzed the conductance of the circuit to optimize its performance.

C1 The conductance of the semiconductor was a key factor in determining its efficiency.

C2 Advanced calculations were used to accurately measure the conductance of the system.

Examples of conductance in a Sentence

formal The conductance of the material was measured using a high-precision instrument.

informal They tested the conductance of the wire to see if it was working properly.

slang I have no idea what the conductance of this thing is, but it seems to be doing its job.

figurative Her conductance in the meeting was impressive, she handled difficult situations with ease.

Grammatical Forms of conductance

• plural: conductances
• comparative: more conductive
• superlative: most conductive
• present tense: conducts
• future tense: will conduct
• perfect tense: has conducted
• continuous tense: is conducting
• singular: conductance
• positive degree: conductive
• infinitive: to conduct
• gerund: conducting
• participle: conducted

Origin and Evolution of conductance

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'conductance' originated from the Latin word 'conductus', meaning 'a leading or guiding'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'conductance' evolved to specifically refer to the ability of a material to conduct electricity, as opposed to its original meaning of guiding or leading.