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dielectric

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di·e·lec·tric  (d-lktrk)
n.
A nonconductor of electricity, especially a substance with electrical conductivity of less than a millionth (10-6) of a siemens.


die·lectric adj.
die·lectri·cal·ly adv.

dielectric
Noun
a substance of very low electrical conductivity; insulator
Adjective
having the properties of a dielectric [Greek dia- through + electric]

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.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.dielectricdielectric - a material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity
bushing - 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


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