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insulator in Dutch

insulator in Dutch is isolator, isolatiemateriaal, isolatie — insulator means a material or device that stops heat, sound or electricity from passing through it.

insulator in Dutch

isolator
noun
A substance that does not transmit heat (thermal insulator), sound (acoustic insulator) or electricity (electrical insulator).
isolatiemateriaal
noun
A substance that does not transmit heat (thermal insulator), sound (acoustic insulator) or electricity (electrical insulator).
isolatie
noun
A non-conductive structure, coating or device that does not transmit sound, heat or electricity (see image)

What does "insulator" mean?

  1. noun A material or device that stops heat, sound or electricity from passing through it.
    "Rubber is a common insulator used to coat electrical wires."
  2. noun A person whose job is fitting insulation.
    "The insulator spent the day lining the roof with foam boards."
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insulator in a sentence

  • Rubber is a common insulator used to coat electrical wires.
  • The loft was fitted with an insulator to keep the house warm.
  • The insulator spent the day lining the roof with foam boards.
  • They hired an insulator to fit cavity wall insulation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "insulator" in Dutch?
"insulator" in Dutch is isolator, isolatiemateriaal, isolatie. insulator means: A material or device that stops heat, sound or electricity from passing through it.
How do you use "insulator" in a sentence?
Example: "Rubber is a common insulator used to coat electrical wires." In Dutch, "insulator" is isolator, isolatiemateriaal, isolatie.
Are there other ways to say "insulator" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "insulator": isolator, isolatiemateriaal, isolatie.
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