# superconducting

/ˈsupɝkənˌdəktɪŋ/ (US) · /sˈuːpəkəndˌʌktɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/superconducting
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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