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dielectric
di·e·lec·tric [ d i léktrik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
not conducting direct electric current: not able to conduct direct electric current, and therefore useful as an insulator


noun  (plural di·e·lec·trics)
Definition:
 
dielectric substance: a dielectric substance
[Mid-19th century. <dia-]

di·e·lec·tri·cal·ly adverb
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