insulate
verb
/ˈɪnsjʊleɪt/
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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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isoler
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insulator
noun
/ˈɪn.sjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/
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- A substance that does not transmit heat (thermal insulator), sound (acoustic insulator) or electricity (electrical insulator).
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isolateur,
isolant
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isolant,
isolation
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insulation
noun
/ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən/
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/ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/
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- The act of insulating; detachment from other objects; isolation.
- (engineering) The act of separating a body from others by nonconductors, so as to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, or sound
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isolation,
isolement
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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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isolant
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- The state of being insulated; detachment from other objects; isolation.
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isolement
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insulated
adjective
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- Protected from heat, cold, noise etc, by being surrounded with an insulating material.
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protégé
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