Insulator may refer to: 1  Insulator (electricity) , a substance that resists electricity. 2  Insulator (genetics) , an element in the genetic code. 3  Thermal insulation, a material used to resist the flow of heat.4  Building insulation, a material used in building construction to prevent heat loss.nsulator may refer to: 1  Insulator (electricity) , a substance that resists electricity. 2  Insulator (genetics) , an element in the genetic code. 3  Thermal insulation, a material used to resist the flow of heat.
Types of Wood Cutting Boards: End-Grain Cutting Boards (reversible): End-Grain Cutting Boards are the best cutting boards to be found and will meet the needs of the most discerning customer. More durable than regular cutting boards, these end-grain boards look beautiful on your counter top. An end-grain is a much harder surface and has a greater tolerance for the chopping motion.
Plastic and wood have different characteristics, so you have to handle them differently. Plastic cutting boards can be placed in the dishwasher, where they can be sanitized by washing at high temperatures. But wood cutting boards would quickly be ruined by a dishwasher, and not everyone owns a dishwasher.