adjective/nounmasculine/femininepl: isolantes
insulating; insulator
1. A material that prevents the transmission of heat, electricity, or sound
The copper wire is covered with an isolante to prevent electrical shock.
O fio de cobre é coberto com um isolante para evitar choque elétrico.
2. Adjective: Having the property of insulating or isolating
Rubber is an isolante material commonly used in electrical applications.
A borracha é um material isolante comumente usado em aplicações elétricas.
3. Something that acts as a barrier or separator
The isolante between the rooms reduces noise transmission.
O isolante entre os cômodos reduz a transmissão de ruído.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'isolante' is the standard technical term used in construction, electrical engineering, and physics. It reflects Brazil's significant manufacturing and energy industries where insulation materials are critical components. The term is equally prevalent in Portugal and other Portuguese-speaking countries.
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