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Insulators

A substance that does not transmit heat (thermal insulator), sound (acoustic insulator) or electricity (electrical insulator).

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noun
  1. 1

    A substance that does not transmit heat (thermal insulator), sound (acoustic insulator) or electricity (electrical insulator).

  2. 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."

  3. 3

    A person who installs insulation.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Insulators"

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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.
nonconductornounany material that does not conduct electricity; a dielectric
isolatorsnounA device that isolates something from the surrounding environment to keep it sterile.
insulatingnounThat insulates.
insulationnounAny of a variety of materials designed to reduce the flow of heat, either from or into a building.
insulatedverbProtected from heat, cold, noise etc, by being surrounded with an insulating material.
insulatesverbTo separate a body or material from others, e.g. by non-conductors to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, etc.
insulateverbTo 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.
insulativenounServing to insulate.
conductivitiesnounThe ability of a material to conduct electricity, heat, fluid or sound
electricalRelated to electricity (or electronics)
rectifiersnounA 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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