nonconductive
- adjective
- /ˌnɒn.kənˈdʌk.tɪv/
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no conductivo
- These include machining conductive and nonconductive materials, as well as machining complex three-dimensional contours as quickly and easily as simple ones, and the process does not produce a heat-affected zone or cause chemical or electrical alterations on the workpiece surface.
- nonconductive material
Examples
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You can use your motherboard box as a free nonconductive test bench.
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The advantages of this process include the capability to machine conductive and nonconductive materials and to machine complex contours (adapted from Ultrasonic Machining Resource Center).
Academic text (2007) -
The electrician used nonconductive gloves to safely work on the high-voltage wires.
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She coated the wires with a nonconductive sealant to prevent short circuits.
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Nonconductive materials are essential for ensuring that the electrical components do not overheat.
Synonyms
Not able to let heat, electricity or sound pass through
Not allowing electricity, heat, or sound to pass through
Antonyms
How Conductive
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
nonconductive = conductive (transparent) = non + conduct + ive
Formed by straightforward negation of 'conductive' ('non-' + 'conductive'), so the meaning is directly the opposite of 'conductive'.
Etymology
Nonconductive is made of non- ('not') and conduct ('to carry' or 'to lead'), and you can see the same idea in conductor, which carries electricity or heat, so nonconductive describes something that does not carry electricity, heat, or sound.