English
Etymology
Originally "make into an island", from L. insulatus (past participle of insulare).
Verb
en-verb|insulates|insulating|insulated|insulated
- To separate, detach, or isolate.
- To separate a body or material from others, eg. by non-conductors to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, etc.
#:Ceramic can be used to insulate power lines.
Synonyms
isolate
Translations
trans-top|to separate or detach
Finnish: eristää
French: isoler
German: isolieren
trans-mid
Portuguese: isolar
trans-bottom
trans-top|to separate so as to prevent a transfer
Finnish: eristää
French: isoler
German: isolieren
trans-mid
Portuguese: isolar
trans-bottom
Related terms
insulator
insulation
isolation
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