insulator

A noun referring to a material, such as glass or porcelain, that has very low electrical or thermal conductivity and is used to prevent the flow of electricity or heat.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее материал, такой как стекло или фарфор, который имеет очень низкую электрическую или тепловую проводимость и используется для предотвращения потока электричества или тепла.

1. Electrical insulator B2 formal technical

   A material that resists the flow of electric current, used to separate conductors and prevent accidental contact.

   • Rubber is a common insulator used for electrical wiring.
   • The power lines are supported by glass insulators.
   • Ceramic insulators prevent electricity from leaking to the ground.

   🇷🇺Электрический изолятор

   Synonyms: dielectricnonconductor

   Antonyms: conductor

2. Thermal insulator B2 formal technical

   A material that reduces the transfer of heat, used to maintain temperature differences.

   • Fiberglass is an effective thermal insulator for homes.
   • The vacuum flask uses a double wall as a thermal insulator.
   • Wool is a natural thermal insulator that keeps you warm.

   🇷🇺Теплоизолятор

   Synonyms: insulantinsulationlagging

   Antonyms: conductor

• insulators plural form
• insulators' possessive plural form
• insulator's possessive singular form