insulate
verb
/ˈɪnsjʊleɪt/
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/ˈɪnsəleɪt/
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/ˈɪnsʊleɪt/
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/ˈɪnʃʊleɪt/
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[ˈɪns(j)ʊle(ɪ)t]
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- To separate, detach, or isolate.
- To separate a body or material from others, e.g. by non-conductors to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, etc.
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aïllar,
isolar
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insulator
noun
/ˈɪn.s(j)ə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/
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- A substance that does not transmit heat (thermal insulator), sound (acoustic insulator) or electricity (electrical insulator).
- A non-conductive structure, coating or device that does not transmit sound, heat or electricity (see image)
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aïllant
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insulation
noun
/ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən/
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/ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/
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- Any of a variety of materials designed to reduce the flow of heat, either from or into a building.
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aïllador
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- The state of being insulated; detachment from other objects; isolation.
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aïllament
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