Definition
dielectrics
noun
- Materials that do not conduct electricity and can be polarized by an electric field; insulators used in capacitors and other electrical devices.
Usage: plural form of dielectric; technical/scientific term; commonly used in physics and electrical engineering
Examples
- Dielectrics are essential components in capacitors, where they store electrical energy between charged plates.
- Common dielectrics include glass, ceramic, and plastic materials.
- The engineer selected dielectrics with high permittivity for the circuit design.
- Dielectrics prevent the flow of electric current while allowing electric fields to pass through them.
- Different dielectrics have different breakdown voltages, which limits their use in high-voltage applications.
- The properties of dielectrics make them ideal for insulating wires and cables in electrical systems.