Isinglass (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The electronics manufacturer used isinglass as a dielectric material in their high-frequency capacitors due to its excellent insulating properties.
- Isinglass was used in the construction of the old radio's tuning capacitors to provide a stable and reliable connection.
- The mineralogist carefully extracted the isinglass from the rock sample, noting its perfect cleavage into thin, transparent leaves.
- In the early days of electronics, isinglass was a popular choice for use in capacitors and other components due to its high resistance to electricity.
- The researcher studied the properties of isinglass and its potential applications in the development of new dielectric materials.