01 v. t. To make an island of.
imp. & p. p.
Insulated; p. pr. & vb. n.
Insulating
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1.
To make an island of.[Obs.]
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2.
To place in a detached situation, or in a state having no communication with surrounding objects; to isolate; to separate.
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3.
To prevent the transfer of electricity or heat to or from (bodies) by the interposition of nonconductors.(Elec. & Thermotics)
Phrases & compounds
Insulating stool —
a stool with legs of glass or some other nonconductor of electricity, used for insulating a person or any object placed upon it.