What is dielectric material? Enlist dielectric material used in capacitor.

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A dielectric material is an electrical insulator that can be polarized by an applied electric field.

Dielectric materials used in capacitor: porcelain (ceramic), mica, glass, plastics, and the oxides of various metals

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