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Electrical Insulator

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A material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily.

Key Stage 2

Meaning

Wires have Plastic covering them because Plastic makes a good electrical insulator.

An electrical insulator is a material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily.

Singular Noun: Electrical insulator
Plural Noun: Electrical insulator
Verb: To electrically insulate
Adjective: Electrical insulation

About Electrical Conductors

Plastic, rubber and the air make good electrical insulators.
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Brick is a good electrical insulator. Fabric is a good electrical insulator. Glass is a good electrical insulator.
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Plastic is a good electrical insulator. Rock is a good electrical insulator. Rubber is a good electrical insulator.