insulator

Meanings

• noun

  An object or material that prevents the passage of electricity or heat.

• noun

  A device used to support electrical wires or cables and prevent electrical current from reaching conductive objects.

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Antonyms

conductor

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Synonyms

insulant , isolation

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Rhymes

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ultimatum , acclamation , station , vacation

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Variants

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insulator , insulators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word insulare, meaning 'to protect with an insulation'.

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Trivia

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1. The first insulators were made from natural materials such as rubber, tar, and asbestos.

2. Modern insulators are made from materials such as glass, ceramics, and plastics.

3. Insulators are essential components of electrical power systems, allowing for the safe and efficient transmission of electricity.

4. Insulators are also used in telecommunications networks to prevent electrical interference between different components.

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Related Concepts

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1. Electrical insulation: The process of preventing the flow of electrical current between two conductors or between a conductor and ground.

2. Thermal insulation: The process of preventing the transfer of heat between two environments.

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Culture

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Insulators have been used in various forms since ancient times, such as clay pots and animal bladders. In modern times, they have become essential components of electrical systems and telecommunications networks.

How to Memorize "insulator"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an electrical wire hanging in the air, and an insulator preventing the current from reaching a tree or other conductive object.

2. associate
   

   - Think of an insulator as a protective shield for electrical wires and cables.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym I SOLATE: Insulator Stops Other Lives At Ending.

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