👉 Electrostrictive refers to a type of material or device that is capable of resisting the flow of electric current. It is typically used in electrical circuits, particularly in vacuum tubes and other electrically sensitive devices where high voltages and currents must be maintained for safety reasons. The term "electrostrictive" was coined by physicist Henry Cavendish in 1837 to describe a material that prevented the flow of electricity through its surface or inside its container.
