Dielectric (Noun)
Meaning
A material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The ceramic pot was made of a dielectric material that prevented it from conducting electricity.
- Dielectric coatings are often applied to metal surfaces to prevent electrical discharges.
- The engineer specified a dielectric material for the insulator to ensure the electrical circuit remained safe.
- The properties of the dielectric substance made it an ideal choice for the capacitor's construction.
- The researchers studied the behavior of a dielectric fluid in high-voltage electrical systems.