insulator
Stops energy transfer
An insulator is a material or device that resists the flow of electricity, heat, or sound.
Rubber and glass are electrical insulators; foam and fiberglass are thermal insulators.
The term extends to anything that creates separation or protection: Her wealth served as an insulator from everyday concerns.
In electrical systems, insulators are the ceramic or glass components that keep wires from touching poles or towers.
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- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- dielectricPolarizable electrical non-conductor
- capacitanceElectrical charge storage measure
- semiconductorPartial electrical conductor
electricity · silicon · ceramic · polymer · plastic · rubber · glass · quartz
Transferred thermal energy
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
- conductionHeat transfer through contact
- r-valueTemporary, movable expression
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
mineral wool · polystyrene · polyurethane · foam · warmth · cold · double glazing · thermal mass
Audible wave phenomenon
- noiseUnwanted auditory disturbance
- dampeningReducing or wetting slightly
- soundproofingPreventing noise transmission
- absorptionProcess of taking in
decibel · padding · foam · panel · barrier · studio · wall · ceiling
Handheld defensive armor
- bufferProtective intermediate space
- separatorSomething that divides
- partitionBarrier separating spaces
- layerSingle thickness of material
membrane · gasket · seal · liner · sheath · coating · enclosure · airgap
Complete separation from others
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
- bufferProtective intermediate space
- protectionGuarding against harm
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
barrier · separation · disconnect · cushion · bubble · cocoon · shelter · remove
conductor
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- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- dielectricPolarizable electrical non-conductor
- capacitanceElectrical charge storage measure
semiconductor · electricity · silicon · ceramic · polymer · plastic · rubber · glass · quartz · mica
heat
Transferred thermal energy
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
- conductionHeat transfer through contact
- r-valueTemporary, movable expression
fiberglass · mineral wool · polystyrene · polyurethane · foam · warmth · cold · double glazing · thermal mass · weatherstripping
sound
Audible wave phenomenon
- noiseUnwanted auditory disturbance
- dampeningReducing or wetting slightly
- soundproofingPreventing noise transmission
absorption · decibel · padding · foam · panel · barrier · studio · wall · ceiling · vibration
shield
Handheld defensive armor
- bufferProtective intermediate space
- separatorSomething that divides
- partitionBarrier separating spaces
layer · membrane · gasket · seal · liner · sheath · coating · enclosure · airgap · vacuum
isolation
Complete separation from others
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
- bufferProtective intermediate space
- protectionGuarding against harm
shield · barrier · separation · disconnect · cushion · bubble · cocoon · shelter · remove · distance
- Electricity HistoryMichael Faraday, Faraday, Benjamin Franklin, Franklin, Thomas Edison
- Chip Partstransistor, capacitor, resistor, diode, die
- Dielectricsmica, polyethylene, permittivity, polystyrene, Teflon
- Electricalwiring, outlets, circuits, fuses, breakers
- electricityelectricity, battery, batteries, wire, wires
- home servicescleaning, cleaning service, housekeeping, cleaning services, house cleaning
insulatorconductor
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semiconductor · superconductor · metal · copper · wire
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transmitter · conduit · electrode · terminal · ground wire
- insulating tapeAdhesive strip protecting wiring
- natural insulationBuilt-in temperature regulation
- attic insulationMaterial preventing heat escape overhead
- insulated handleHeat-resistant gripping surface
- electrical insulatorsSubstances blocking current flow
- insulation boardRigid thermal barrier material
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