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nonconductor

DEFINITIONS OF: nonconductor

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n a material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity

Synonyms:
dielectric, insulator
Antonyms:
conductor
a substance that readily conducts e.g. electricity and heat
Types:
bushing
an insulating liner in an opening through which conductors pass
mineral wool, rock wool
a light fibrous material used as an insulator
glass wool
glass fibers spun and massed into bundles resembling wool
Type of:
material, stuff
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
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