adjective
- not allowing electricity, heat, or sound to pass through
Usage: physics; technical
Examples
- Rubber is a nonconducting material used to cover electrical wires.
- The nonconducting plastic handle protects users from electric shock.
- Scientists tested the nonconducting properties of the new ceramic material.
- Wood is generally nonconducting when dry but can conduct electricity when wet.
- The nonconducting barrier prevented heat transfer between the two chambers.
- Glass is an excellent nonconducting material for electrical insulators.