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An '''insulator''' is a substance that does not conduct [[electricity]] very well.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Physical Science''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000</ref> Glass, porcelain, and plastics are examples of insulators. | An '''insulator''' is a substance that does not conduct [[electricity]] very well.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Physical Science''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000</ref> Glass, porcelain, and plastics are examples of insulators. | ||
| − | + | An '''insulator''' also may refer to a material which does not conduct heat very well. This is a [[thermal]] insulator, such as hotpads for kitchen use, or home insulation to avoid heat loss during winter. | |
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Revision as of 19:59, October 17, 2008
An insulator is a substance that does not conduct electricity very well.[1] Glass, porcelain, and plastics are examples of insulators.
An insulator also may refer to a material which does not conduct heat very well. This is a thermal insulator, such as hotpads for kitchen use, or home insulation to avoid heat loss during winter.
References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Physical Science. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000