conductive
conductive — adjective
- conductivepositive
- more conductivecomparative
- most conductivesuperlative
1. describes a material that heat, electricity, or sound can move through easily fr
describes a material that heat, electricity, or sound can move through easily from one point to another
Caleb chose copper wiring for the project because it is more conductive than aluminium.
be + conductive + than [comparison]
Lien checked whether the rubber handle was conductive before touching the live wire.
predictive: be + conductive
Thermally conductive pastes help transfer heat from a computer processor to its cooling fan.
Silver is the most conductive metal known, though its high cost limits its use to specialised electronics.
- conducting
used in the same technical contexts but typically as part of compound terms ('heat-conducting')
- transmissive
more general, applies to light or other energy forms; less common in everyday speech
- insulating
describes a material that prevents the flow of heat or electricity
- non-conductive
direct opposite; a material that does not allow energy to pass through
文法句型
conductive + noun
be + conductive
用法筆記
Often used with an adverb specifying the type of energy, such as 'electrically conductive' or 'thermally conductive'.
常見錯誤
2. describes hearing loss that occurs when sound waves cannot reach the inner ear n
describes hearing loss that occurs when sound waves cannot reach the inner ear normally because of a physical blockage or problem in the outer or middle ear
Yuki's conductive hearing loss improved after the doctor removed the wax blocking her ear canal.
conductive hearing loss + improved [typical medical outcome]
At age seven, Mei-Lin developed temporary conductive hearing loss after three ear infections in six months.
temporary + conductive hearing loss
Dr. Okonkwo explained that Mr. Osei's conductive hearing loss could be corrected by repairing the damaged eardrum.
The audiologist's report showed Nora's left ear had conductive hearing loss from fluid behind her eardrum.
- transmission-related (hearing loss)
descriptive alternative sometimes used in medical reports
- sensorineural
the other main category of hearing loss, caused by damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve
文法句型
conductive + noun
用法筆記
The word almost always appears before the noun 'hearing loss' in medical writing. It is not used in general ways such as 'conductive ear' or 'conductive problem'.