insulator

insulator
noun
  1. a thing or substance used for insulation, in particular
    隔离物,尤指
    ■a substance which does not readily allow the passage of heat or sound
    隔热物;隔音物
    cotton is a poor insulator.
    棉花隔热性差。
    ■a substance or device which does not readily conduct electricity
    绝缘体;绝缘装置
    ■a block of material, typically glass or ceramic, enclosing a wire carrying an electric current where it crosses a support
    绝缘子
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