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i·so·late     (ī'sə-lāt')  Pronunciation Key 
tr.v.   i·so·lat·ed, i·so·lat·ing, i·so·lates
  1. To set apart or cut off from others.
  2. To place in quarantine.
  3. Chemistry To separate (a substance) in pure form from a combined mixture.
  4. To render free of external influence; insulate.
  5. Microbiology To separate (a pure strain) from a mixed bacterial or fungal culture.
  6. Psychology To separate (experiences or memories) from the emotions relating to them.
  7. Electricity
    1. To set apart (a component, circuit, or system) from a source of electricity.
    2. To insulate or shield.

adj.   (-lĭt, -lāt')
Solitary; alone.

n.   (-lĭt, -lāt')
  1. A person, thing, or group that has been isolated, as by geographic, ecologic, or social barriers.
  2. Biology A population of bacteria or other cells that has been isolated.
  3. Linguistics A language isolate.


[Back-formation from isolated.]

i'so·la'tor n.
Synonyms: These verbs mean to separate from others: a mountain that isolated the village from larger towns; insulated herself from the chaos surrounding her; a celebrity who was secluded from public scrutiny; segregated the infectious patients in a special ward; sequestering a jury during its deliberations.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2006 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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