Insulated /(ĭn"sū̇*lā"tĕd)/
In·su·la·ted
Insulated
p. a.
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Standing by itself; not being contiguous to other bodies; separated; unconnected; isolated; as, an insulated house or column.
The special and insulated situation of the Jews.
- Separated from other bodies by means of nonconductors of heat or electricity. (Elect. & Thermotics)
- Situated at so great a distance as to be beyond the effect of gravitation; -- said of stars supposed to be so far apart that the affect of their mutual attraction is insensible. (Astron.)
Phrases & Compounds
- Insulated wire
- wire covered with some nonconducting material, such as plastic or silk, for use in conducting electricity.