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dielectric strength

noun

, Electricity.
  1. the maximum voltage that can be applied to a given material without causing it to break down, usually expressed in volts or kilovolts per unit of thickness.

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The dielectric strength of enamel insulation is much greater than that of either silk or cotton insulation of equal thickness.

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