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Insulator vs Creepage - What's the difference?

insulator | creepage |

As nouns the difference between insulator and creepage

is that insulator is a substance that does not transmit heat (thermal insulator''), sound (''acoustic insulator'') or electricity (''electrical insulator ) while creepage is a gradual, creeping movement.

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

    creepage

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A gradual, creeping movement
  • The leakage of an electrical current across the surface of an insulator (dielectric)