insulator

Pronunciation: /ˈɪn.s(j)ə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity

Etymology

From insulate + -or.

In classic literature

Synonyms

dielectric, nonconductor

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
material
Narrower (hyponyms)
mineral wool, glass wool, bushing
Opposite (antonyms)
conductor

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