nonconductor

American

[non-kuhn-duhk-ter] / ˌnɒn kənˈdʌk tər /

noun

a substance that does not readily conduct heat, sound, or electricity.

nonconductor British

/ ˌnɒnkənˈdʌktə /

noun

a substance that is a poor conductor of heat, electricity, or sound

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Other Word Forms

nonconducting

adjective

Etymology

Origin of nonconductor

First recorded in 1745–55; non- + conductor

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nonconductor

Through this spark-charged atmosphere, Lem Lemnitzer moved like a nonconductor.

From Time Magazine Archive

Where all the films are removed, the remaining glass is a nonconductor.

From Time Magazine Archive

Mica, which laymen know as isinglass, is mainly used in peacetime as a nonconductor for electrical equipment.

From Time Magazine Archive

They have in them two pieces of tinfoil separated by glass, which is a nonconductor of electric currents, and various other acids and minerals.

From Walter and the Wireless by Stecher, William F. (William Frederick)

She had said more to Miss Nugent, but Mary was a nonconductor.

From Nuttie's Father by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

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