nonconductive
Resists electrical flow
Nonconductive describes materials that don't conduct electricity or heat.
Rubber, glass, and plastic are nonconductive—they resist the flow of electrical current, making them useful as insulators: Electricians wear nonconductive gloves for protection.
The opposite of conductive.
Substance resisting energy flow
- dielectricPolarizable electrical non-conductor
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
- plasticCapable of being molded
ceramic · glass · mica · porcelain · quartz · bakelite · teflon · silicone
Thermal transfer prevention
- heat-resistantUnaffected by high temperatures
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- mineral woolFibrous insulation from melite rock
- polystyreneLightweight synthetic foam plastic
polyurethane · foam · aerogel · ceramic · glass wool · reflective · R-value · cladding
insulator
Substance resisting energy flow
- dielectricPolarizable electrical non-conductor
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
plastic · ceramic · glass · mica · porcelain · quartz · bakelite · teflon · silicone · wood
insulation
Thermal transfer prevention
- heat-resistantUnaffected by high temperatures
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- mineral woolFibrous insulation from melite rock
polystyrene · polyurethane · foam · aerogel · ceramic · glass wool · reflective · R-value · cladding · jacketing
polymer
Large repeated-unit molecule
thermoset · thermoplastic · elastomer · laminate · fiberglass · silicone · rubber · nylon · acrylic · PVC
gloves
Hand coverings with fingers
gear · tools · handles · grips · ladders · platforms · tape · sleeves · blankets · PPE
nonconductiveconductive
Allows energy transfer
conducting · semiconductive · semiconducting · metallic · superconducting