##  [Insulation Failure](/insulation-failure) 

  ##  [Insulation Failure](https://engineering.quantumdictionary.io/insulation-failure-0) 

  

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Definition

Loss, degradation, or breakdown of insulating material or dielectric performance in electrical equipment or wiring that increases leakage current, permits partial conduction (tracking or partial discharge), or leads to dielectric breakdown and consequential short or ground faults.