dielectric strength
nounElectricity.
the maximum voltage that can be applied to a given material without causing it to break down, usually expressed in volts or kilovolts per unit of thickness.
- Compare breakdown voltage.
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How to use dielectric strength in a sentence
The dielectric strength of enamel insulation is much greater than that of either silk or cotton insulation of equal thickness.
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