nonconductor

American  

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

noun

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

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nonconductor British  

/ ˌnɒnkənˈdʌktə /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• nonconducting
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of nonconductor

First recorded in 1745–55; non- + conductor

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Example Sentences

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nonconductor

Through this spark-charged atmosphere, Lem Lemnitzer moved like 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

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

From Time Magazine Archive

On this point he remarks that the evil effects of the scale are due to the fact that it is relatively a nonconductor of heat.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 363, December 16, 1882 by Various

The meringue acts as a nonconductor for the upper part.

From Ice Creams, Water Ices, Frozen Puddings Together with Refreshments for all Social Affairs by Sarah Tyson Heston Rorer

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