Word
superconducting
Phoneticssu·per·con·duct·ing
US/ˈsupɝkənˌdəktɪŋ/
UK/sˈuːpəkəndˌʌktɪŋ/
Definition
adj. describing a material that lets electricity flow through it with no resistance at all. This usually happens when the material is cooled to a very low temperature.
adj. relating to a material that exhibits zero electrical resistance and expels magnetic fields when cooled below a critical temperature. Often used in technical contexts to describe materials or devices.
Examples
“Scientists are testing a new superconducting wire for power grids.”
“The laboratory uses superconducting magnets to generate the intense magnetic fields required for nuclear magnetic resonance imaging.”
“While traditional conductors lose energy as heat, superconducting materials allow for the lossless transmission of electrical power, though the requirement for extreme cooling remains a significant engineering hurdle.”
Examples
simple
“Scientists are testing a new superconducting wire for power grids.”
contextual
“The laboratory uses superconducting magnets to generate the intense magnetic fields required for nuclear magnetic resonance imaging.”
complex
“While traditional conductors lose energy as heat, superconducting materials allow for the lossless transmission of electrical power, though the requirement for extreme cooling remains a significant engineering hurdle.”
Real-World Examples
Common in science writing
“Spacecraft designers have spent decades weighing shielding options, from aluminum hulls to water-filled walls to superconducting magnets that would deflect charged particles before they reach the crew.” “The researchers swapped niobium for tantalum, a transition metal with more stable surface properties and high resistance to corrosion—and a leading material for many superconducting components.” Scan code
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