conductance

noun

con·​duc·​tance kən-ˈdək-tən(t)s How to pronounce conductance (audio)
1
: conducting power
2
: the readiness with which a conductor transmits an electric current expressed as the reciprocal of electrical resistance

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Here, the conductance of the material changes at regular intervals depending on the intensity of the magnetic field. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026 The new memristors demonstrated hundreds of distinct, stable conductance levels without saturating, which the researchers say is critical for brain-like analog computing. — New Atlas, 30 Apr. 2026 The deletion altered the production of a protein, which would become known as CFTR, a shorthand for cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator. — Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026 The deletion altered the production of a protein, which would become known as CFTR, a merciful shorthand for cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator. — Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conductance

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Etymology

conduct entry 1 + -ance

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of conductance was in 1885

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conductance

noun
con·​duc·​tance kən-ˈdək-tən(t)s How to pronounce conductance (audio)
1
: conducting power
2
: the readiness with which a conductor carries an electric current that is expressed as the reciprocal of electrical resistance

Medical Definition

conductance

noun
con·​duc·​tance kən-ˈdək-tən(t)s How to pronounce conductance (audio)
1
: the power, readiness, or capacity to conduct something
neural conductance
changes in membrane conductance to ions
2
: the readiness with which a conductor transmits an electric current expressed as the reciprocal of electrical resistance

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