noun🔗ShareDielektrikum, IsolatorAn electrically insulating or nonconducting material considered for its electric susceptibility, i.e. its property of polarization when exposed to an external electric field."The plastic casing around electrical wires acts as a dielectric, preventing shocks by insulating us from the electricity flowing inside. "Die Kunststoffummantelung um elektrische Drähte wirkt als Dielektrikum und verhindert Schläge, indem sie uns von dem darin fließenden Strom isoliert.materialphysicselectricelectronicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareIsolierend(electrically) insulating"The power cord has a dielectric coating to prevent electric shock. "Das Netzkabel hat eine isolierende Beschichtung, um einen Stromschlag zu verhindern.materialelectricphysicselectronicstechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading