dielectric
dielectric — adjective
- dielectricpositive
- more dielectriccomparative
- most dielectricsuperlative
1. describing a material that blocks the flow of electric current but allows an ele
describing a material that blocks the flow of electric current but allows an electric field to exist inside or pass through it.
The laboratory chose a ceramic dielectric layer for the new circuit board design.
collocation: dielectric layer
Ezra studied how different dielectric liquids behave inside high-voltage transformers.
collocation: dielectric liquid
Thin dielectric films are essential for making modern computer chips work reliably.
This cable uses a dielectric coating to stop electricity from leaking into the metal casing.
- insulating
broader term; 'insulating' can refer to heat or sound, not just electricity
- non-conductive
more general; 'non-conductive' only says current does not flow, without specifying electric-field behaviour
- conductive
describes a material that allows electric current to flow through it
文法句型
dielectric + noun (material, property, layer, liquid)
用法筆記
Almost always used before a noun that names a material, layer, or property. The opposite concept is 'conductive'.
常見錯誤
dielectric — noun
- dielectricsingular
- dielectricsplural
1. a substance that does not conduct electricity but can hold an electric field — f
a substance that does not conduct electricity but can hold an electric field — for example, the material between the plates of a capacitor.
Glass and mica are common dielectrics used in old radio capacitors.
concrete examples: glass, mica
Gabriela tested the new polymer as a flexible dielectric for wearable devices.
collocation: flexible dielectric
Air can act as a dielectric between two metal plates in a simple capacitor.
Shirin compared three different dielectrics to find the best one for her sensor project.
- insulator
broader term; 'insulator' can refer to heat or sound, while 'dielectric' is specific to electric fields and charge storage
- conductor
a material that allows electric current to flow through it freely
文法句型
[article] + dielectric
dielectric + of/for + [material]
用法筆記
Typically countable — you can talk about 'a dielectric' or 'dielectrics'. Most common in discussions of capacitors, transformers, and electrical insulation.