superfluidity (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌsuːpərˈflʊɪdɪti/
Definition
The ability of a fluid to flow without viscosity or resistance, often occurring at very low temperatures near absolute zero.
Examples
Superfluidity is a unique property of certain materials, such as helium-4, that allows them to exhibit unusual behavior.
The discovery of superfluidity in helium-3 has led to a deeper understanding of quantum mechanics and its applications.
Researchers have been studying the superfluidity of ultracold atomic gases to gain insights into the behavior of matter at the quantum level.
How to Use superfluidity
- exhibit superfluidity (verb phrase)
- to display the properties of a superfluid — "The material exhibits superfluidity at temperatures near absolute zero."
- superfluid behavior (noun phrase)
- the characteristics of a superfluid — "The researchers studied the superfluid behavior of the material to understand its properties."
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