electrical conduction

Definitions of electrical conduction

1. noun

   the passage of electricity through a conductor
   types:

   photoconduction, photoconductivity

   change in the electrical conductivity of a substance as a result of absorbing electromagnetic radiation

   superconductivity

   the disappearance of electrical resistance at very low temperatures

   arc, discharge, electric arc, electric discharge, spark

   electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

   brush discharge

   discharge between electrodes creating visible streamers of ionized particles

   Saint Elmo's fire, Saint Elmo's light, Saint Ulmo's fire, Saint Ulmo's light, St. Elmo's fire, corona, corona discharge, corposant, electric glow

   an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere

   flashover

   an unintended electric discharge (as over or around an insulator)

   type of:

   conduction, conductivity

   the transmission of heat or electricity or sound