Define dielectric failure of electrical insulating material.

Define dielectric failure of electrical insulating material. 
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Definition of dielectric failure of electrical insulating material. In the insulating material if the applied voltage is increased gradually then for certain value insulation will break down, which is known as dielectric failure 

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Insulating material vanishes its insulating properties and starts conducting, also known as dielectric failure.
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