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nonconductor

/ˌnɒn.kənˈdʌk.tə/

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noun

C1formalcommonscientific/ˌnɒn.kənˈdʌk.tə/

A material, such as glass or porcelain, that has negligible electrical or thermal conductivity.

  • 🇷🇺Материал, такой как стекло или фарфор, обладающий пренебрежимо малой электрической или тепловой проводимостью.
  1. Electrical or thermal insulator C1 formal technical

    A material that does not readily allow the passage of electricity or heat.

    • Glass is a common nonconductor used in electrical insulators.
    • Porcelain serves as an effective nonconductor in high-voltage systems.
    • Rubber is a nonconductor that protects against electric shocks.

    🇷🇺Непроводник

    Synonyms: dielectricinsulator

    Antonyms: conductor

  • nonconductors plural form
  • nonconductors' possessive plural form
  • nonconductor's possessive singular form