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nonconductive

  • a word derived from conductive.
    conductive
    adjective
    having the property or capability of conducting.

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Modern transistors work by switching a semiconductor between conductive and nonconductive states.

From Science Daily ● May 9, 2026

However, nonconductive materials like fingernails or pencil erasers do not alter the electric field, so the screen does not respond.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 26, 2026

Often, the circuits are made of many layers of conductive and nonconductive inks, said Peter Harrop, chairman of IDTechEx.

From New York Times ● Jun. 30, 2012

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