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Term Definition
Conductive. Having the quality or power of conducting or transmitting heat, electricity, or static electricity.  
Conductivity (k). Ability of a substance to conduct or transmit heat or electricity; the reciprocal of resistivity, 1/r.  
Conductor, Aluminum. An aluminum wire or cable for transmitting electrical current.  
Conductor, Copper. A copper wire or cable for transmitting electrical current.  
Conductor, Stranded. A number of fine wires twisted around a center wire or core, used as a single electric conductor.  
Conductor. A substance or body capable of transmitting electricity, heat or sound.  
Conductors. 1. Pipes for conducting water from a roof to the ground or to a receptacle or drain; downspout. 2. Any electrical wire used to convey electricity.  
Conduit Bushing. A threaded metal or plastic pipe connector used to connect conduit to a box or other housing where the hole is not threaded.  
Conduit Cap. A cap placed on the end of a length of conduit to protect the threads or terminate the conduit run.  
Conduit Locknut. A threaded connector used where conduit enters an electrical box or other housing where the hole in not threaded; the locknut is screwed onto the threaded end of the conduit on the outside of the box and connected to a bushing on the inside of the box until secure.  
Conduit Locknut. A threaded connector used where conduit enters an electrical box or other housing where the hole is not threaded; the locknut is screwed onto the threaded end of the conduit on the outside of the box and connected to a bushing on the inside of the box until secure.  
Conduit Plug. A fitting that is screwed into the ends of conduit or conduit fittings.  
Conduit, Aluminum. A pipe constructed of a light alloy material used to enclose electric wires to protect them from damage.  
Conduit, EMT. See EMT Conduit.  
Conduit, Flexible. See Flexible Conduit.  
Conduit, Galvanized. See Galvanized Conduit.  
Conduit, Plastic Coated. Asee Plastic Coated Conduit.  
Conduit, PVC. See PVC Conduit.  
Conduit, Steel. See Steel Conduit.  
Conduit. A protective sleeve or pipe commonly used for individual electrical conductors.  
Cone, Slump. See Slump Cone.  
Cone. 1.A solid figure with a circular (or other curved) plane base, tapering up to a point. 2. The dry fruit of a conifer; a pine cone. 3. The conical part of a gas flame next to the orifice of the tip.  
Conference Room. A room for meetings.  
Configuration. An arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form or figure.  
Congo Gum. A gum resin obtained from the Congo region of Africa.  
Conifer. Any evergreen of a group usually bearing cones; conifers produce softwood lumber.  
Connection, Bus Duct. See Bus Duct Connection.  
Connection. The union, or joint, of two or more distinct elements.  
Connector Set Screw. A screw on a connector fitting that when tightened connects two components together.  
Connector, Compression. See Compression Connector.  

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