verb
conduct
To allow energy to pass through a substance.
Copper conducts electricity easily, making it useful for electrical wiring.
Etymology
The Latin verb includes leading or conveying. A conducting substance provides a path along which energy can pass, extending guidance or conveyance to a physical process.
More examples
- Metal pots conduct heat from the burner to the food.
- Water conducts sound, so swimmers can hear noises underwater.
- Rubber does not conduct electricity well.
Forms
conduct · conducts · conducted · conducting
conduction noun — The transmission of energy through a substance.
conductor noun — A material that lets energy pass through.