superconduct

verb

su·​per·​con·​duct ˌsü-pər-kən-ˈdəkt How to pronounce superconduct (audio)
superconducted; superconducting; superconducts

intransitive verb

: to exhibit superconductivity

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For this reason, researchers are eager to explore borophene’s ability to superconduct. — John Wenz, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2019 Several papers have gotten hydrogen-rich chemicals to superconduct at temperatures that could be reached using dry ice. — John Timmer, Ars Technica, 29 Sep. 2022 Even when cooling with liquid helium, causing the electromagnets to superconduct, there’s a physical limit to the field strengths that can be reached and maintained for long periods of time. — Ethan Siegel, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2021 The phase diagram provides an important roadmap for researchers studying nickelates and could help guide the design of new materials that superconduct at higher temperatures or without high pressure. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for superconduct

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of superconduct was in 1949

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“Superconduct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superconduct. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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