Materials Properties

noun the process by which heat or electricity is directly transmitted through a substance when there is a difference of temperature or of electrical potential between adjoining regions, without movement of the material

• The conduction of electricity through a metal wire is a well-studied phenomenon in physics.
• I don't really understand how conduction works, but I know it has something to do with heat.
• Dude, the conduction of heat in this pan is terrible - my food is taking forever to cook!
• The conduction of ideas through a community can lead to great innovation and progress.

noun a chemical compound consisting of two fused benzene rings

• Acenaphthoquinone is a chemical compound used in organic synthesis.
• I read that acenaphthoquinone is a key ingredient in some skincare products.
• Have you heard about that new acenaphtho compound? It's supposed to be really potent.
• The relationship between the two characters was like acenaphtho- strong and resilient.

noun a series of chemically similar metallic elements with atomic numbers ranging from 89 to 103, found in the actinide series of the periodic table

• Actinides are a series of chemical elements in the periodic table that are radioactive.
• I learned about actinides in my chemistry class, they're pretty interesting.
• Actinides are like the rockstars of the periodic table, always causing a stir.
• The actinides are like the rebels of the periodic table, breaking all the rules with their radioactive properties.

noun a group of chemical elements that are part of the actinide series on the periodic table

• The actinoids are a series of chemical elements in the periodic table with atomic numbers ranging from 89 to 103.
• Do you know about the actinoids, those elements with really high atomic numbers?
• The actinoids are like the rockstars of the periodic table, with their high atomic numbers and unique properties.
• Just like how the actinoids stand out in the periodic table, sometimes we need to stand out in a crowd to make an impact.