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insulates - 1 dictionary results
in·su·late     (ĭn'sə-lāt', ĭns'yə-)  Pronunciation Key 
tr.v.   in·su·lat·ed, in·su·lat·ing, in·su·lates
  1. To cause to be in a detached or isolated position. See Synonyms at isolate.
  2. To prevent the passage of heat, electricity, or sound into or out of, especially by surrounding with a nonconducting material.


[Latin īnsula, island + -ate1.]

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