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Insulator - What does it mean?

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insulator

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A substance that does not transmit heat (thermal insulator''), sound (''acoustic insulator'') or electricity (''electrical insulator ).
    • To isolate electrical wires from the pylons supporting them, one often uses glass insulators .

    Synonyms

    * (substance) insulant * isolation

    Antonyms

    * conductor

    Related terms

    * insulant * insulate * insulation

    Not English

    has no English definition. It may be misspelled.