English > dielectric: 1 sense > noun 1, substanceMeaning | A material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity. |
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Synonyms | insulator, nonconductor |
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Narrower | bushing | An insulating liner in an opening through which conductors / conductors pass |
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glass wool | glass fibers spun and massed into bundles resembling wool |
mineral wool, rock wool | A light fibrous material used as an insulator |
Broader | material, stuff | The tangible / tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object |
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Opposite | conductor | A substance that readily conducts e.g. electricity and heat |
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Spanish | aislador, aislante, dieléctrico, no conductor |
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Catalan | aïllador, aïllant, dielèctric, isolador, isolant, no conductor |
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