isinglass

• Sustantivo que designa diversos minerales consistentes en silicatos hidratados de aluminio o potasio, que se caracterizan por una exfoliación perfecta en láminas delgadas y que históricamente se usaron como aislantes eléctricos debido a su resistencia.

A noun referring to various minerals composed of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium, characterized by perfect cleavage into thin leaves, historically used as dielectrics due to their electrical resistance.

1. Mica mineralC2formaltechnical

   A transparent or translucent mineral, often used as a dielectric in electrical components due to its resistance to electricity.

   Mica mineral

   • The capacitor was insulated with thin sheets of isinglass.
   • Isinglass is prized for its ability to withstand high temperatures.
   • The windows of old stoves were sometimes made of isinglass.

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