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conductivity

con·duc·tiv·i·ty [ kòn duk tívvətee ] (plural con·duc·tiv·i·ties)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. transmission ability: the ability of an object or substance to transmit heat, electricity, or sound

2. electricity 
Same as  conductance


3. transmission of nerve impulses: the ability of tissue to transmit nerve impulses

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