noun
- a material that does not allow electricity, heat, or sound to pass through it easily
Usage: physics; engineering
Examples
- Rubber is an excellent nonconductor of electricity.
- The wire was wrapped in a plastic nonconductor for safety.
- Wood acts as a nonconductor, preventing heat transfer.
- Glass is a common nonconductor used in electrical applications.
- The nonconductor prevented the current from flowing through the circuit.
- Ceramic materials serve as effective nonconductors in high-temperature environments.