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View synonyms for nonconductor

nonconductor

[ non-kuhn-duhk-ter ]

noun

  1. a substance that does not readily conduct heat, sound, or electricity.


nonconductor

/ ˌnɒnkənˈdʌktə /

noun

  1. a substance that is a poor conductor of heat, electricity, or sound
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • noncon·ducting adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of nonconductor1

First recorded in 1745–55; non- + conductor
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Example Sentences

“Dielectric material acts as a nonconductor to a direct electric current and is used to help ensure that an electro-static discharge does not accidentally set off the main charge of the weapon.”

From Time

As is well known, gases under ordinary conditions are nonconductors.

The hair furnishes protection against extreme and sudden variations of temperature by reason of the fact that hairs are poor conductors of heat, and inclose between them a still layer of air, itself a nonconductor.

Long before electricity was invented, human nature knew all about interposing nonconductors between itself and the truth.

It is a remarkably good nonconductor of electricity, and therefore it has been generally used to protect ocean cables, though recently rubber has been taking its place.

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