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non·con·duc·tor

 (nŏn′kən-dŭk′tər)
n.
A material that conducts little or no electricity, heat, or sound.
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nonconductor

(ˌnɒnkənˈdʌktə)
n
(General Physics) a substance that is a poor conductor of heat, electricity, or sound
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non•con•duc•tor

(ˌnɒn kənˈdʌk tər)

n.
a substance that does not readily conduct heat, sound, or electricity.
[1745–55]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.nonconductor - a material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivitynonconductor - a material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity
dielectric, insulator
bushing - an insulating liner in an opening through which conductors pass
material, stuff - the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread"
mineral wool, rock wool - a light fibrous material used as an insulator
glass wool - glass fibers spun and massed into bundles resembling wool
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