Definitions for: Dielectric

[n] a material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity

Webster (1913) Definition: Di`e*lec"tric, n. [Pref. dia- + electric.] (Elec.)
Any substance or medium that transmits the electric force by
a process different from conduction, as in the phenomena of
induction; a nonconductor. separating a body electrified by
induction, from the electrifying body.

Synonyms: insulator, nonconductor

Antonyms: conductor

See Also: bushing, glass wool, material, mineral wool, rock wool, stuff

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