dielectric noun & adjective. [dʌɪɪ'lɛktrɪk] M19.
[from DI-³ + ELECTRIC.]
Physics.
A. noun. A substance which does not allow the passage of an electric current through it. M19.
b. adjective.
1. Pertaining to or involving a dielectric, or the transmission of electric force without an electric current. M19.
dielectric constant permittivity. dielectric heating: by means of a high-frequency electric field which produces heating throughout the substance of a dielectric.

2. That is a dielectric; non-conducting. L19.

■ dielectrically adverb L19.

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