isolation
noun
/ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
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/ˌaɪsəˈlæɪʃən/
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/ˌɑesəˈlæɪʃən/
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[ˌɑe̯səˈlæɪ̯ʃən]
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- (chiefly, uncountable) The state of being isolated, detached, or separated; the state of being away from other people.
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isolation
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isolate
verb
/ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/
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- (transitive) To set apart or cut off from others.
- (transitive) To place in quarantine or isolation.
- (transitive, chemistry) To separate a substance in pure form from a mixture.
- (transitive) To insulate, or make free of external influence.
- (transitive) To insulate an electrical component from a source of electricity.
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isolere
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isolated
adjective
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- Placed or standing apart or alone; in isolation.
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fritstående
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isolator
noun
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- An electrical device that detects short circuits and isolates them.
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isolatør
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