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The definition of conductivity is the ability to transmit heat, sound or electricity.

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An example of conductivity is heat transferring from hot pot of soup to a metal ladle sitting in the pot.

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noun

the property of conducting or transmitting heat, electricity, etc.
Elec. conductance per unit of area or volume, measured in siemens per meter: the reciprocal of resistivity

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noun pl. con·duc·tiv·i·ties

The ability or power to conduct or transmit heat, electricity, or sound.
The conductance of a material.
Physiology The conductibility of a structure, especially the ability of a nerve to transmit a wave of excitation.

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