isinglass

• Nom désignant divers minéraux silicatés hydratés d'aluminium ou de potassium, caractérisés par un clivage parfait en feuilles minces, historiquement utilisés comme isolants électriques en raison de leur résistance.

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 (minéral)

   • 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.

   Synonymesmicamuscovite