insulate — English Dictionary

Verb

1. To separate, detach, or isolate.

2. To separate a body or material from others, e.g. by non-conductors to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, etc.

   Examples

   Ceramic can be used to insulate power lines.

Adjective

1. Of pollen or spores, with superficial ornamentation grouped in circular or polygonal areas separated by grooves.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

   Examples

   Among nonwinged grains, the sexine is rugulate, insulate, or microverrucate.

   Pollen insulate when the elements are grouped in circular or polygonal areas separated by grooves.

Verb

1. protect from heat, cold, or noise by surrounding with insulating material

   Broader terms

   changealtermodify

   Examples

   We had his bedroom insulated before winter came

2. place or set apart

   Synonyms

   isolate

   Broader terms

   discriminateseparatesingle out

   Examples

   They isolated the political prisoners from the other inmates