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Insulators
A substance that does not transmit heat (thermal insulator), sound (acoustic insulator) or electricity (electrical insulator).
📖 Definitions of "Insulators"
noun
- 1
A substance that does not transmit heat (thermal insulator), sound (acoustic insulator) or electricity (electrical insulator).
- 2
A non-conductive structure, coating or device that does not transmit sound, heat or electricity (see image)
"To isolate electrical wires from the pylons supporting them, one often uses glass insulators."
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A person who installs insulation.
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Insulators"
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| Word | Definition |
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| dielectricnoun | (physics) An electrically insulating or nonconducting material considered for its electric susceptibility, i.e. its property of polarization when exposed to an external electric field. |
| nonconductornoun | any material that does not conduct electricity; a dielectric |
| isolatorsnoun | A device that isolates something from the surrounding environment to keep it sterile. |
| insulatingnoun | That insulates. |
| insulationnoun | Any of a variety of materials designed to reduce the flow of heat, either from or into a building. |
| insulatedverb | Protected from heat, cold, noise etc, by being surrounded with an insulating material. |
| insulatesverb | To separate a body or material from others, e.g. by non-conductors to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, etc. |
| insulateverb | To separate a body or material from others, e.g. by non-conductors to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, etc. |
| inductorsnoun | (electronics) A passive device that introduces inductance into an electrical circuit. |
| conductorsnoun | (music) A person who conducts an orchestra, choir or other music ensemble; a professional whose occupation is conducting. |
| dielectricsnoun | (physics) An electrically insulating or nonconducting material considered for its electric susceptibility, i.e. its property of polarization when exposed to an external electric field. |
| capacitorsnoun | (electronics) An electronic component capable of storing electrical energy in an electric field; especially one consisting of two conductors separated by a dielectric. |
| resistorsnoun | (electronics) An electric component that transmits current in direct proportion to the voltage across it. |
| semiconductorsnoun | (physics) A substance with electrical properties intermediate between a good conductor and a good insulator. |
| insulativenoun | Serving to insulate. |
| conductivitiesnoun | The ability of a material to conduct electricity, heat, fluid or sound |
| electrical | Related to electricity (or electronics) |
| rectifiersnoun | A device that converts alternating current into direct current; often a diode. |
| electricsnoun | (Commonwealth) All the electrical components and wiring of a machine or system. |
| electrostaticsnoun | (physics) the branch of physics that deals with static electricity; that is, with the force exerted by an unchanging electric field upon a charged object |
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