dielectric

Definition: A material that reduces the electric field strength between two conductors by aligning its molecular dipoles in response to an external electric field.

Examples: Ceramic capacitors utilize barium titanate, a dielectric material, to store electrical charge.

Comments

Colton Gerber at 09/16/2025 8:08pm

This is a good lay definition, but is not specific enough. Add more detail.

Colton Gerber at 09/16/2025 8:13pm

Polystyrene is a poor example because its use in packaging is different than its use in electrical design