insulator

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A substance that does not transmit heat (thermal insulator), sound (acoustic insulator) or electricity (electrical insulator).
A non-conductive structure, coating or device that does not transmit sound, heat or electricity (see image)
A person who installs insulation.

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insulator insulators

From insulate + -or.

isolation insulant

conductor

insulant insulate insulation

mica insulator microinsulator strain insulator superinsulator topological insulator

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