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textolite

textolite

9.9
A strong layered material used in electrical parts like panels and insulators
  • noun
  • /ˈtɛkstəˌlaɪt/
  • Specialized
: textolito
  • The casing was made of textolite to provide extra insulation for the device.

Examples

  • Engineers often choose textolite because of its durability and resistance to heat.

  • The laboratory showcased vintage electronics featuring original textolite panels.

  • The engineer recommended using textolite for the new circuit board.

  • Many manufacturers prefer textolites for their durability.

  • Engineers often choose textolite because of its durability and resistance to heat.

  • The casing was made of textolite to provide extra insulation for the device.

  • The engineer recommended using textolite for the new circuit board.

Synonyms

laminate
vstextolite
10 4.5

A sheet made by sticking two or more layers together to make it stronger and last longer

serves as material in electrical parts such as inserts and bearings

Surface Forms

textolite singular
textolites plural

Morphology

textolite = textile (semi-transparent) = textile + ite

Formed from 'textile' + material-forming suffix '-ite'; the link to woven fabric is clear for learners who know 'textile', but the technical, specialized meaning and the linking vowel make it less obvious for average learners.

Etymology

Textolite comes from the part text-, the same root as textile, which means 'woven' or 'cloth', plus the ending -lite that shows it is a material. So textolite is easy to remember as a 'woven material' made into hard boards, which is why it is used for insulated parts in electrical devices.