dielectric JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/daɪˈɛlɪkrɪk/ · di.e.lec.tic
noun
- An electrically insulating or nonconducting material considered for its electric susceptibility, i.e. its property of polarization when exposed to an external electric field. The dielectric properties of the new material made it ideal for use in high-voltage capacitors.
- A substance that is capable of storing electric charge and is used in applications such as capacitors and insulators. The dielectric in the capacitor allowed it to store a large amount of electric charge.
adjective
- Electrically insulating or nonconducting. The dielectric coating on the wire prevented electrical conduction.
Did you know? The dielectric properties of certain materials, such as air and glass, are used in the construction of high-voltage transmission lines and electrical insulation.