insulate
To separate a body or material from others, e.gTo separate a body or material from others, e.g. by non-conductors to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, etc.
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» Tom's house is well-insulated.
Будинок Тома добре утеплений. — deniko
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Examples
28 sentencesMeaning
2 sensesTo 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.
isolieren
изоли́роватьizolírovatʹ
To separate, detach, or isolate.
isolieren
- protect from heat, cold, or noise by surrounding with insulating material
- place or set apart
Origin
From Latin īnsula (“isle, island”) + -ate (verb-forming suffix) or from Late Latin īnsulātFrom Latin īnsula (“isle, island”) + -ate (verb-forming suffix) or from Late Latin īnsulātus (“made an island”), see etymology at -ate. First attested in the 16th century; the general verb īnsulō (“insulate”) is attested only in New Latin and postdates the English term, but influence from an otherwise unattested Medieval Latin counterpart cannot be ruled out. Piecewise doublet of isolate.
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Forms
insulates, insulating, insulated, insulatedTenses
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Synonyms
1 synonyms- place or set apart:isolate
Word family
16 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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