insulator, dielectric, nonconductor
(noun) a material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity
Source: WordNet® 3.1
insulator (plural insulators)
A substance that does not transmit heat (thermal insulator), sound (acoustic insulator) or electricity (electrical insulator).
A non-conductive structure, coating or device that does not transmit sound, heat or electricity (see image)
A person who installs insulation.
• (substance) insulant
• isolation
• conductor
Source: Wiktionary
In"su*la`tor, n.
1. One who, or that which, insulates.
2. (Elec. & Thermotics)
Definition: The substance or body that insulates; a nonconductor.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 May 2025
(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
