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Conductivity refers to a material’s ability to allow the flow of electric current or heat through it. In terms of electrical conductivity, materials like metals (e.g., copper or silver) are excellent conductors because they have free-moving electrons that facilitate the flow of electricity. In contrast, materials such as rubber and glass are poor conductors, known as insulators. Thermal conductivity, on the other hand, describes how well a material transfers heat, with metals generally being good thermal conductors as well. Conductivity is a key property in many technological and industrial applications, from electrical wiring to thermal insulation and energy storage systems.