Dielectric

Description

A substance that resists the conduction of electricity, such as an insulator. A dielectric material with a high dielectric strength can be exposed to a large electric field without losing any of its insulating ability. Common example of dielectric materials are glass, rubber, wood, paper, and hydrocarbon oils.

Synonyms and Related Terms

dielectric material

Authority

• Theodore J. Reinhart, 'Glossary of Terms', Engineered Plastics, ASM International, 1988

• Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993

• The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998

• Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000