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What is a material called, if it does not allow electric current to flow through it?
(Conductor, Insulator)

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A material that does not easily transmit energy, such as electric current or heat are called insulators. eg. wood, plastic, and ceramics are insulators

Therefore, insulators are any material or device that has a very low electrical conductivity or thermal conductivity.

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