insulate

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Verb

insulate (insulates, present participle insulating; past and past participle insulated)

1. To separate, detach, or isolate.
2. To separate a body or material from others, e.g. by non-conductors to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, etc.

   Ceramic can be used to insulate power lines.

Synonyms

• isolate

Related terms

• insular
• insulator
• insulation
• insulable
• insular
• isolation
• peninsula

Translations

• French: isoler
• German: isolieren
• Portuguese: isolar

Translations

• French: isoler
• German: isolieren
• Portuguese: isolar
• Russian: изоли́ровать

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