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insulator in Malay

penebat

/ˈɪn.s(j)ə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/

insulator in Malay: penebat. In English, insulator means a substance that does not transmit heat (thermal insulator), sound (acoustic insulator) or electricity (electrical insulator).

Malay words for insulator

substance
penebat

English meaning of insulator

  1. noun A substance that does not transmit heat (thermal insulator), sound (acoustic insulator) or electricity (electrical insulator).
  2. noun A non-conductive structure, coating or device that does not transmit sound, heat or electricity (see image).
  3. noun A person who installs insulation.

Full definition of insulator

insulator in a sentence

  • To isolate electrical wires from the pylons supporting them, one often uses glass insulators.

Synonyms of insulator

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Questions about insulator in Malay

What is the meaning of insulator in Malay?
Insulator in Malay is penebat.
Apakah maksud insulator dalam bahasa Melayu?
Insulator: penebat.
What does insulator mean in English?
Insulator means a substance that does not transmit heat (thermal insulator), sound (acoustic insulator) or electricity (electrical insulator).

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