TechnologyJuly 14, 2026

superconductor

/ˌsuːpərkənˈdʌktər/

Definition

A material that conducts electricity with zero resistance when cooled below a specific critical temperature.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'super' (above or beyond) and 'conductor' (one that leads or carries). It entered English in the early 20th century to describe materials that perform far better at conducting electricity than ordinary conductors.

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