dielectric
[ dahy-i-lek-trik ]
/ ˌdaɪ ɪˈlɛk trɪk /
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noun
a nonconducting substance; insulator.
a substance in which an electric field can be maintained with a minimum loss of power.
adjective
of or relating to a dielectric substance.
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British Dictionary definitions for dielectric
dielectric
/ (ˌdaɪɪˈlɛktrɪk) /
noun
a substance or medium that can sustain a static electric field within it
a substance or body of very low electrical conductivity; insulator
adjective
of, concerned with, or having the properties of a dielectric
Derived forms of dielectric
dielectrically, adverbWord Origin for dielectric
from dia- + electric
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Scientific definitions for dielectric
dielectric
[ dī′ĭ-lĕk′trĭk ]
Adjective
Having little or no ability to conduct electricity, generally as a result of having no electrons that are free to move.
Noun
A dielectric substance, especially one used in a capacitor to maintain an electric field between the plates.
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Cultural definitions for dielectric
dielectric
[ (deye-i-lek-trik) ]
A material that conducts (see conduction) electricity poorly or not at all. If a voltage is applied to a dielectric, the atoms in the material arrange themselves in such a way as to oppose the flow of electric current (see also current). Glass, wood, and plastic are common dielectrics. (See insulator.)
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