nonconductor

non·con·duc·tor

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [non-kuh n-duhk-ter]
- /ˌnɒn kənˈdʌk tər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [non-kuh n-duhk-ter]
- /ˌnɒn kənˈdʌk tər/

Definitions of nonconductor word

noun nonconductor a substance that does not readily conduct heat, sound, or electricity. 1
noun nonconductor A substance that does not conduct heat or electricity. 1
noun nonconductor a substance that is a poor conductor of heat, electricity, or sound 0
noun nonconductor a substance that does not readily transmit certain forms of energy, as sound, heat, and, esp., electricity 0

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Origin of nonconductor

First appearance:

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

First recorded in 1745-55; non- + conductor

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Parts of speech for Nonconductor

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nonconductor popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for nonconductor

noun nonconductor

protector — a person or thing that protects; defender; guardian.

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