Synonyms for

Insulator

Verb / ˈɪnsʌˌleɪtɜ: / Another word for insulator — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An insulator is a material or substance that does not easily allow heat, electricity, or sound to pass through it.

Synonyms & similar words

dielectric nonconductor conductor nonconductor dielectric isolator barrier block shield screen divider partition separation protection safety security safeguard cover coat jacket covering wrapping envelope

Example sentences

  1. The coat of the wire is made of an insulator to prevent the electricity from escaping.
  2. The glass on the windows acts as an insulator to keep the cold air out.
  3. The insulation in the walls helps to insulate the house from outside noises.
  4. The thick fur on the polar bear's body acts as an insulator to keep it warm in the cold weather.
  5. The rubber soles on the shoes act as an insulator to prevent the electricity from flowing through the body.

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  • The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled. - Plutarch
  • The highest result of education is tolerance. - Helen Keller
  • Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. - William Butler Yeats

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