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dielectric

/ˌdaɪˈɛlɪkrɪk/ noun · British & US
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What does dielectric mean?

noun

A substance that is an electrical insulator and is used to separate electrical conductors. It has a high resistance to the flow of electric current.

Example

"The dielectric material used in the capacitor helped to improve the circuit's efficiency."

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