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ɪˈlɛk noun
1.
a nonconducting substance; insulator.
2.
a substance in which an electric field can be maintained with a minimum loss of power.
adjective
3.
of or pertaining to a dielectric substance.
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dielectric (ˌdaɪɪˈlɛktrɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a substance or medium that can sustain a static electric field within it |
| 2. | a substance or body of very low electrical conductivity; insulator |
| —adj | |
| 3. | of, concerned with, or having the properties of a dielectric |
| [from | |
| die'lectrically | |
| —adv | |
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Science Dictionary
dielectric  (dī'ĭ-lěk'trĭk) Pronunciation Key
Adjective Having little or no ability to conduct electricity, generally as a result of having no electrons that are free to move. Noun A dielectric substance, especially one used in a capacitor to maintain an electric field between the plates. |
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Cultural Dictionary
dielectric [(deye-i-lek-trik)]A material that conducts (see conduction) electricity poorly or not at all. If a voltage is applied to a dielectric, the atoms in the material arrange themselves in such a way as to oppose the flow of electric current. Glass, wood, and plastic are common dielectrics. (See insulator.)
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Example sentences
The second is whether there are structures in the body with the required dielectric properties to be susceptible.
The device consists of a membrane composed of layers of metal and dielectric insulator, with a pore of few nanometers diameter.
High-voltage transformers contain oil as their insulating dielectric.
The whole color component of the screen is a three-layer all-metal dielectric stack.
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