ScienceJuly 15, 2026

dielectric

/ˌdaɪ.ɪˈlɛk.trɪk/

Definition

A non-conducting material used in electronic components like capacitors that can support an internal electric field while minimizing energy loss.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Greek prefix 'dia-' (through) and 'electric'. It was coined to describe a substance that acts as an insulator through which electric force can be transmitted.

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In this article, dielectrics are the essential materials in voltage-tunable capacitors whose efficiency and signal quality at microwave frequencies are improved by advanced atomic engineering.

Deep physics, materials science enhance dielectrics, varactors

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