dielectric
ˌdaɪɪˈlɛktrɪk
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Definition of dielectric - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

physicsTECH.of or relating to a medium that can support an electric fieldTECH.
  • The dielectric material was used to insulate the electrical components.
insulating nonconductive

Noun

scienceTECH.material that does not let electricity flow through itTECH.
  • Glass is a common dielectric.
insulator nonconductor
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Expressions with dielectric

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measure of a material's permittivity relative to vacuum
The dielectric constant of water is about 80.
loss of insulating ability in a material when voltage becomes too high
The cable failed due to dielectric breakdown in the insulation.
heating insulating materials using a high-frequency electric field
Dielectric heating is used to dry wood quickly.
maximum electric field a material can withstand without breakdown
The dielectric strength of air is about 3 million volts per meter.

Origin of dielectric

Greek, dia (through) + electric (amber)

Terms with dielectric included in their meaning

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physics
measure of dielectric constant

Examples of dielectric in a sentence

  • Dielectric materials are essential in capacitor design.
  • Ceramics can act as a dielectric in circuits.
  • The capacitor uses a special dielectric.

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  1. French:diélectrique, ...
  2. German:dielektrisch, Dielektrikum, ...
  3. Italian:dielettrico, ...
  4. Spanish:dieléctrico, ...
  5. Portuguese:dielétrico, ...
  6. Chinese:电介质的, 绝缘体, ...
  7. Japanese:誘電性の, 絶縁体, ...
  8. Arabic:عازِل, عازل, ...
  9. Hebrew:דִּיאֶלֶקְטְרִי, חוֹמֶר מְבֻדֵּד, ...
  10. Russian:диэлектрический, диэлектрик, ...
  11. Ukrainian:діелектричний, діелектрик, ...
  12. Hindi:विद्युतरोधी, डाइइलेक्ट्रिक, ...
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