Associations to the word «Insulator»

Wiktionary

INSULATOR, noun. A substance that does not transmit heat (thermal insulator), sound (acoustic insulator) or electricity (electrical insulator).
INSULATOR, noun. A non-conductive structure, coating or device that does not transmit sound, heat or electricity (see image)

Dictionary definition

INSULATOR, noun. A material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity.

Wise words

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche