insulator
pronunciation
How to pronounce insulator in British English:
UK [ˈɪnsjuleɪtə(r)]
How to pronounce insulator in American English:
US [ˈɪnsəleɪtər]
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- Noun:
- a material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity
Word Origin
- insulator (n.)
- 1801, agent noun in Latin form from insulate.
Example
- 1. As thermos flasks demonstrate , a vacuum is a great insulator .
- 2. A capacitor , super or otherwise , is made of two conductors separated by an insulator .
- 3. A traditional capacitor stores electricity as static charges , positive and negative , on two electrodes that are separated by an insulator .
- 4. With a decent covering of fur , this would fluff up the coat , getting more air into it , making it a better insulator .
- 5. The air inside the bottles serves as a natural insulator and the film can be laced with light-emitting diodes , or leds , to provide low-cost lighting .