Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing
Superconducting
adjective
/ SOO-per-kun-DUK-ting /
Hard
Meaning
Exhibiting zero electrical resistance when cooled below a critical temperature, allowing electric current to flow without energy loss
Origin / Etymology
Latin super- (above, beyond) + conducere (to lead together)
Synonyms
Zero-resistance
Cryogenically cooled
Antonyms
Resistive
Insulating
Example Sentence
"MRI machines rely on superconducting magnets cooled by liquid helium to -269 degrees C, and any disruption to helium supply renders them inoperable."
🎯 UPSC Usage
Use in GS3 (science and technology) when discussing MRI technology, quantum computing, particle accelerators, or India's National Quantum Mission.
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