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insulator

Syllabification: (in·su·la·tor)

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Definition of insulator

noun

  • a thing or substance used for insulation, in particular.
  • a substance that does not readily allow the passage of heat or sound:cotton is a poor insulator
  • a substance or device that does not readily conduct electricity.
  • a block of material, typically glass or ceramic, enclosing a wire carrying an electric current where it crosses a support.

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