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Nonconducting

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Not capable of conducting or transmitting heat, electricity, or sound.

Sense 1: Referring to a material that does not allow the flow of electricity.

Example sentence 1: The nonconducting rubber material used in electrical insulation prevents the passage of electrical current.

Sense 2: Describing a substance that does not permit heat transfer.

Example sentence 2: The nonconducting ceramic coating on the coffee mug protects your hand from the hot contents.

Sense 3: Pertaining to a medium that does not transmit sound.

Example sentence 3: The nonconducting foam panels in the recording studio absorb sound waves, reducing echoes and creating better acoustics.

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