Definition of "insulator" [in•su•la•tor]

• A material that insulates, especially a nonconductor of sound, heat, or electricity. (noun)
• A device that insulates. (noun)

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• "A measure of whether a semiconductor most resembles a conductor or an insulator is given in the band gap - the amount of energy needed to produce moving charge-bearers in the form of electrons and "holes"."
• "This forms an insulator which is not affected by heat or moisture."
• "Although I am sure it would be hard for her to get brain freeze as air is an awesome insulator!"