di·e·lec·tric (d   -l k trk)n. A nonconductor of electricity, especially a substance with electrical conductivity of less than a millionth (10-6) of a siemens. di e·lectric adj.di e·lectri·cal·ly adv. |
dielectric [ˌdaɪɪˈlɛktrɪk]
n
1. (Physics / General Physics) a substance or medium that can sustain a static electric field within it
2. (Physics / General Physics) a substance or body of very low electrical conductivity; insulator
adj
(Physics / General Physics) of, concerned with, or having the properties of a dielectric
[from dia- + electric]
dielectrically adv
| dielectric (d-lktrk) Adjective Having little or no ability to conduct electricity, generally as a result of having no electrons that are free to move. Noun A dielectric substance, especially one used in a capacitor to maintain an electric field between the plates. |
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| Noun | 1. |  dielectric - a material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivitybushing - an insulating liner in an opening through which conductors pass material, stuff - the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread" mineral wool, rock wool - a light fibrous material used as an insulator glass wool - glass fibers spun and massed into bundles resembling wool |
Translations
dielectric
adj → dielektrisch
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