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conductive
This term describes a physical property of efficiency, where a material allows energy to flow through it with minimal resistance. It is primarily used in scientific, engineering, and technical discussions to categorize materials based on their ability to act as a conduit. In a non-technical or social sense, it is occasionally used to describe an environment that facilitates a specific outcome, though "conducive" is far more common for that purpose. Using "conductive" in a social context is usually a technical slip or a very specific metaphor for energy transmission.
Meanings
Capable of transmitting heat or electricity
"Copper is a highly conductive metal."