insulator

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɪn.sjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/

Noun

insulator (plural insulators)

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

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

3. A person who installs insulation.

Synonyms

• (substance) insulant
• isolation

Antonyms

• conductor

Related terms

• insulant
• insulate
• insulation

Translations

• French: isolateur
• German: Isolator, Nichtleiter
• Italian: isolante
• Portuguese: isolante
• Russian: изоля́тор
• Spanish: aislante

Translations

• Russian: изоля́тор

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