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in⋅su⋅late

   [in-suh-leyt, ins-yuh-]
–verb (used with object), -lat⋅ed, -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.
Origin:
1530–40; < L insulātus made into an island. See insula, -ate 1
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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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