French Conversation · Level 99
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French word
supraconducteur
Pronunciation
IPA/sypʁakɔ̃dyktœʁ/
Meaning
- masculine nounsuperconductor
Example
On a étudié le supraconducteur en cours de physique.
We studied the superconductor in physics class.
More examples
Tu as lu un article sur le supraconducteur ce matin ?
Did you read an article about the superconductor this morning?
Core concept
A material that turns a current's path into a route with no electrical drag under suitable conditions.
Similar words
conducteur: A substance or object that conducts electricity well.
courant: The flow of electric charge through a material or circuit.
résistance: The opposition that limits the flow of electric current.
isolant: A substance that conducts almost no electricity.
Definition in French
Désigne un matériau qui, dans certaines conditions, présente une résistance électrique nulle et permet le passage du courant sans dissipation.
Word origin
The French noun supraconducteur combines supra- with conducteur and matches the structure of English superconductor.
Usage tips
- Supraconducteur is masculine as a noun, so the standard form is un supraconducteur.