nonconductor

Meanings

• noun

  A substance that does not conduct electricity.

  - "The insulator material used in electrical wires is a nonconductor."
  - "Rubber is a common nonconductor in electrical applications."

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Variants

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nonconductor , nonconductors

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'non' meaning 'not' and 'conductor' meaning 'leader' or 'guide'. A nonconductor does not conduct electricity.

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Trivia

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1. Silicon dioxide, also known as quartz, is a common nonconductor used in electronic components.

2. Water is a good conductor of electricity in the presence of ions, but it is a nonconductor in its pure state.

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Related Concepts

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1. Insulator: A material that does not conduct heat or electricity and is used to prevent the transfer of heat or electricity between two objects.

2. Dielectric: A nonconducting substance used as an insulator in electrical systems.

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How to Memorize "nonconductor"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rubber insulator in an electrical circuit. The electricity cannot flow through the rubber, making it a nonconductor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nonconductor' with the image of a material that prevents the flow of electricity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Nonsense Conductor' to remember that a nonconductor does not conduct electricity.

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