INSULATOR
/ˈɪn.sjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/
9 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of INSULATOR
A substance that does not transmit heat (thermal insulator), sound (acoustic insulator) or electricity (electrical insulator).
A non-conductive structure, coating or device that does not transmit sound, heat or electricity (see image)
"To isolate electrical wires from the pylons supporting them, one often uses glass insulators."
A person who installs insulation.
Examples of INSULATOR in a Sentence
- "To isolate electrical wires from the pylons supporting them, one often uses glass insulators."
Word Details
Is INSULATOR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, INSULATOR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: INSULATOR uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for INSULATOR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | n | s | u | l | a | t | o | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in INSULATOR
100 words from the letters in INSULATOR
8-letter words
7-letter words
6-letter words
How to Use INSULATOR in Word Games
INSULATOR is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble INSULATOR to find 100 additional valid words.