dielectric
noun
di·elec·tric
ˌdī-ə-ˈlek-trik 
: a nonconductor of direct electric current
dielectric
adjective
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As for the waveguide, it’s made of a dielectric at the center, which channels the terahertz signal, surrounded by cladding.
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IEEE Spectrum, 27 Dec. 2025
The internal cabling has been upgraded, with a polyethylene dielectric and Linear Crystal Oxygen Free Copper conductors for optimal signal transfer.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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IEEE Spectrum, 27 Dec. 2025
The internal cabling has been upgraded, with a polyethylene dielectric and Linear Crystal Oxygen Free Copper conductors for optimal signal transfer.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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dielectric
noun
di·elec·tric
ˌdī-i-ˈlek-trik
: a nonconductor of direct electric current
dielectric
adjective
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