heat-conductive
|heat-con-duc-tive|
B2
/hiːt kənˈdʌktɪv/
efficient heat transfer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'heat-conductive' originates from the combination of 'heat' and 'conductive', where 'heat' refers to thermal energy and 'conductive' means having the property of conducting.
Historical Evolution
The term 'conductive' comes from the Latin word 'conductivus', which means 'to bring together'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'conductive' referred to the ability to conduct electricity, but it has expanded to include heat conduction.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the ability to conduct heat efficiently.
Copper is a heat-conductive material often used in cookware.
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Last updated: 2025/05/23 17:28