superconductivity

superconductivity

English

Etymology

From super- +‎ conductivity

Noun

superconductivity (countable and uncountable, plural superconductivities)

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.

Related terms

• superconduction
• superconductor
• superconduct

Translations

property of a material whereby it has no resistance

Estonian: ülijuhtivus (et) French: supraconductivité (fr) f German: Supraleitung (de) f

Portuguese: supercondutividade f Spanish: superconductividad (es)

See also

• FFLO phase / FFLO state
• Cooper pair

References

• OED2