insulator

CEFRB2

/ˈɪn.s(j)ə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A material that does not easily allow heat or electricity to pass.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A non-conductive structure, coating or device that does not transmit sound, heat or electricity (see image)

Examples

  • It's a great insulator, keeping hot foods hot and cold foods cold.

  • Space is actually a good insulator because it is difficult to transfer heat to nothing.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A person who installs insulation.

  2. A substance that does not transmit heat (thermal insulator), sound (acoustic insulator) or electricity (electrical insulator).

More examples

In context

  • To isolate electrical wires from the pylons supporting them, one often uses glass insulators.

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Glass acts as an blank to prevent electrical shocks.

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Origin

noun

From insulate + -or.