How do you use the word "insulator" in a sentence?

Q: How do you use the word "insulator" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "insulator": Space is actually a good insulator because it is difficult to transfer heat to nothing. It's a great insulator, keeping hot foods hot and cold foods cold.

Insulator Meaning

/ˈɪn.s(j)ə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

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

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

Sentence Examples

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

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

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

None

Antonyms:

conductor

CEFR Practice Quiz

Glass acts as an ____ to prevent electrical shocks.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

Rubber is a good ____, which is why it is used to wrap electrical wires and prevent any shocks.

Word Origin & History

From insulate + -or.

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"Alan Vasen worked as an insulator at this site from September 1968 through mid-April 1969. Mr. Vasen installed thousands of lineal feet of asbestos pipe covering and thousands of square feet of asbestos block insulation throughout the operating units of the Benicia refinery." — 2007, Kenneth S. Cohen, Expert Witnessing and Scientific Testimony: Surviving in the Courtroom:

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