dielectric

Speech parts

1. dielectric - Noun

2. dielectric - Adjective

Meaning

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.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

insulator nonconductor nonconducting insulating nonconductive electrical insulator crystal bushing isolation electrically conductivity insulation nonmetallic semiconductor isolator
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Antonyms

inspector conservancy guard director pilot engineer
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Hypernyms

material stuff

Hyponyms

quartz bushing glass wool mineral wool rock wool

Phrases with the word

dielectric relaxation dielectric insulator

Examples

Elementary considerations led me to the conclusion that a medium, composed of layers of different dielectric constants, must behave as a uniaxial crystal if it is assumed that the layer thicknesses are only a fraction of a wave-length. Karl Ferdinand Braun

A coaxial cable has a conductive wire inside a conductive tube, separated by a dielectric layer. Source: Internet

A dielectric mirror used in lasers For scientific optical work, dielectric mirrors are often used. Source: Internet

A dielectric medium showing orientation of charged particles creating polarization effects. Source: Internet

A complete analysis requires accounting for both binary Coulomb collisions as well as collective (dielectric) behavior. Source: Internet

A dielectric (orange) reduces the field and increases the capacitance. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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