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dielectric

/ˌdaɪ.əˈlɛk.trɪk/

dielectricnoun

dielectrics

/ˌdaɪ.ɪˈlɛk.trɪk/

/ˌdaɪ.əˈlɛk.trɪk/

Commonly used to denote an insulating material in physics and engineering.

Definitions

A material that is a poor conductor of electricity but an efficient supporter of electrostatic fields; an electrical insulator.

Ceramic is widely employed as a dielectric in capacitors.

dielectricadjective

more dielectric

Comp.

most dielectric

Super.

/ˌdaɪ.əˈlɛk.trɪk/

Translations

The dielectric material is used to insulate the wires.

Диэлектрический материал используется для изоляции проводов.

Definitions

Having the property of transmitting electric force without conduction; insulating.

The dielectric material was used to prevent electrical currents from passing through the circuit.

Synonyms

electrically insulating