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insulator
[ in-suh-ley-ter, ins-yuh- ]
noun
- Electricity.
- a material of such low conductivity that the flow of current through it is negligible.
- insulating material, often glass or porcelain, in a unit form designed so as to support a charged conductor and electrically isolate it.
- a person or thing that insulates.
insulator
/ ˈɪԲʊˌɪə /
noun
- any material or device that insulates, esp a material with a very low electrical conductivity or thermal conductivity or something made of such a material
insulator
/ ĭ′ə-′tə /
- A material or an object that does not easily allow heat, electricity, light, or sound to pass through it. Air, cloth and rubber are good electrical insulators; feathers and wool make good thermal insulators.
- Compare conductor
Other 51Թ Forms
- ԴDz·s·tǰ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of insulator1
Example Sentences
But on Jan. 17, attorneys representing Edison sent a letter to plaintiffs notifying them workers would be cleaning insulators in their towers to remove fire retardant.
Industry experts have told the BBC spray foam is an effective insulator if fitted properly, and urgent action is needed to stop panicked homeowners needlessly turning to "cowboy" removal companies.
It is a better thermal insulator and was previously sold to stabilise failing roofs.
Engineers in Australia have found a new way to make power-pole insulators resistant to fire and electrical sparking, promising to prevent dangerous pole-top fires and reduce blackouts.
Materials that feature strong interactions between electrons can display unusual properties such as the ability to act as insulators even when they are expected to conduct electricity.
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