Definition:Electrical Conductor

Definition
An electrical conductor is a type of substance which allows a flow of electric charge to pass through it.

This is because a certain proportion of the electrons are not attached to any atom in particular, and can be induced to move through the substance under the influence of an electric field.

Also known as
When it is clear from the context that electricity is under discussion, it is usual to refer just to a conductor.

Also see

 * Definition:Electrical Insulator
 * Definition:Conduction Electron