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dielectric

 

[ ˌdaɪɪˈlɛktrɪk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

electricity

A dielectric is a material or substance that is a poor conductor of electricity, but an efficient supporter of electrostatic fields.

Synonyms

insulator

Examples of usage

  • The dielectric properties of materials are important in various electrical applications.
  • The dielectric constant is a measure of how well a material can store electrical energy.
Context #2 | Noun

capacitors

In the context of capacitors, a dielectric is a non-conducting substance or medium between the plates of a capacitor that increases its capacitance.

Synonyms

insulator

Examples of usage

  • The dielectric material in a capacitor helps to store electrical charge.
  • Changing the dielectric can alter the capacitance of the capacitor.
Context #3 | Noun

physics

In physics, a dielectric is a non-conductive material that can sustain an electric field with little to no dissipation of energy.

Synonyms

insulator

Examples of usage

  • Dielectrics are used in various electronic devices for their insulating properties.
  • The dielectric strength of a material determines its ability to withstand electric fields.

Translations

Translations of the word "dielectric" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dielectric

🇮🇳 डाईइलेक्ट्रिक

🇩🇪 Dielektrikum

🇮🇩 dielectric

🇺🇦 діелектрик

🇵🇱 dielektryk

🇯🇵 誘電体

🇫🇷 dielectrique

🇪🇸 dieléctrico

🇹🇷 dielektrik

🇰🇷 유전체

🇸🇦 عازل

🇨🇿 dielectric

🇸🇰 dielectric

🇨🇳 电介质

🇸🇮 dielektrik

🇮🇸 dielectric

🇰🇿 диэлектрик

🇬🇪 დიელექტრიკი

🇦🇿 dielektrik

🇲🇽 dieléctrico

Etymology

The term 'dielectric' comes from the Greek words 'dia' meaning 'through' and 'electric' related to electricity. It was first introduced in the 19th century to describe materials that exhibit insulating properties in the presence of an electric field. Dielectrics play a crucial role in various fields such as electronics, telecommunications, and power systems, where their ability to store and transmit electrical energy efficiently is utilized.

See also: electrical, electricity.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,206 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.