Insulating

 [in-suh-leyt, ins-yuh-]  

in·su·late

   [in-suh-leyt, ins-yuh-]
verb (used with object), in·su·lat·ed, in·su·lat·ing.
1.
to cover, line, or separate with a material that prevents or reduces the passage, transfer, or leakage of heat, electricity, or sound: to insulate an electric wire with a rubber sheath; to insulate a coat with down.
2.
to place in an isolated situation or condition; segregate.
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Origin:
1530–40; < Latin insulātus made into an island. See insula, -ate1

Related forms
non·in·su·lat·ing, adjective
pre·in·su·late, verb (used with object), pre·in·su·lat·ed, pre·in·su·lat·ing.
re·in·su·late, verb (used with object), re·in·su·lat·ed, re·in·su·lat·ing.
su·per·in·su·lat·ed, adjective
un·in·su·lat·ed, adjective
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well-in·su·lat·ed, adjective
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