dielectric

/ˈdaɪəˌlɛktrɪk/
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Other forms: dielectrics

Definitions of dielectric
  1. noun
    a material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity
    synonyms: insulator, nonconductor
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    types:
    bushing
    an insulating liner in an opening through which conductors pass
    mineral wool, rock wool
    a light fibrous material used as an insulator
    glass wool
    glass fibers spun and massed into bundles resembling wool
    type of:
    material, stuff
    the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
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