non-conductive
non-conductive — adjective
1. describing a material that blocks the flow of heat or electrical current through
describing a material that blocks the flow of heat or electrical current through it
Chiara wrapped the handle with non-conductive tape before working on the wires.
non-conductive + tape (safety measure before electrical work)
The kitchen counter is made of non-conductive stone, so it stays cool near the stove.
Glass is a non-conductive material, which is why electricians use it on power poles.
Hui wore non-conductive boots while working on the generator in the rain.
These non-conductive gloves protected Mateo when he connected the new battery cables.
- insulating
broader term — covers heat, electricity, and sound; more common in everyday use
- dielectric
technical term used specifically for materials that block electric current; more formal and scientific
- non-conducting
very similar meaning but slightly less common in product descriptions
- conductive
direct opposite — allows heat or electricity to pass through
- conducting
also opposite; describes materials that actively carry current or heat
文法句型
non-conductive + noun (non-conductive material)
be + non-conductive (rubber is non-conductive)
用法筆記
Common in safety instructions and product descriptions for tools or protective gear used around electricity. Frequently paired with nouns naming protective items: tape, gloves, boots, mat, handle, coating.