Dielectric

Definition

A dielectric is an insulating material that can be placed between the plates of a capacitor to increase its capacitance. It reduces the electric field and stores electrical energy.

Related terms

Capacitor: A device that stores electrical energy in an electric field.

Electric Field: The region around charged objects where they exert forces on other charged objects.

Insulator: A material that does not allow electric charges to flow easily through it.