Electrical treeing is a phenomenon that occurs in insulating materials, often used in electrical applications, where microstructural defects and impurities in the material lead to the formation of conductive paths, called "trees." These paths resemble branching tree-like shapes that develop within the dielectric material under high electric fields. This process can ultimately compromise the insulation, leading to partial discharges, breakdown of the insulating material, and potential failure of electrical equipment.
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