nonconductor

noun

non·con·duc·tor ˌnän-kən-ˈdək-tər

: a substance that conducts heat, electricity, or sound only in very small degree

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nonconductor was in 1751

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“Nonconductor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonconductor. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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nonconductor

noun

non·con·duc·tor ˌnän-kən-ˈdək-tər

: a substance that conducts heat, electricity, or sound at a very low rate

nonconductor

noun

non·con·duc·tor ˌnän-kən-ˈdək-tər

: a substance that conducts heat, electricity, or sound only in very small degree

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