din6 gaai3 zat1電介質电介质
Jyutpingdin6 gaai3 zat1
Yaledihn gaai jāt
Definition
Dielectric; an electrical insulator that can be polarized by an applied electric field.
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How it's used
Technical term used primarily in physics and electrical engineering contexts. It refers to materials that are poor conductors of electricity but can be polarized by an applied electric field. Unlike everyday objects, you will rarely encounter this word outside of academic or professional discussions.
Examples
This type of dielectric has very strong insulating properties.
Do you know which dielectric is most suitable for use here?
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