HeyRuaHow to say “conductance” in Irish
- Irish:
- conduchtas
- English:
- conductance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KON-ukh-tus” /ˈkɔn̪ˠʊxt̪ˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- conduchtais, an chonduchtais (e.g. aonad conduchtais, unit of conductance)
What does “conduchtas” mean?
- conductance
- In physics and electricity, conductance is how easily an electric current passes through a material or circuit, the reverse of resistance.Also: electrical conductance, conductivity.
“Conduchtas” with the article
Here is conduchtas after the article (an t-alt).
“Conduchtas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using conduchtas, the Irish word for conductance.
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Conductance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for conductance?
The Irish for conductance is conduchtas (pronounced “KON-ukh-tus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce conduchtas in Irish?
Conduchtas is said like “KON-ukh-tus” (IPA /ˈkɔn̪ˠʊxt̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does conduchtas have a plural?
No plural form is given for conduchtas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does conduchtas change to chonduchtas or gconduchtas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) conduchtas becomes mo chonduchtas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gconduchtas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between conduchtas and seoltacht?
Conduchtas is conductance, a property of a particular conductor or circuit, while seoltacht usually means conductivity, a property of the material itself.
