ınsulate

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Definition of ınsulate in English English dictionary

{v} to separate or set detached, to place upon a non-conducting substance

Hyphenation

in·su·late

Turkish pronunciation

însıleyt

Synonyms

isolate, coat, cocoon, cushion, cut off, inlay, island, keep apart, line, seclude, separate, sequester, set apart, shield, tape

Pronunciation

/ˈənsəˌlāt/ /ˈɪnsəˌleɪt/

Etymology

[ 'in(t)-s&-"lAt ] (transitive verb.) circa 1741. From Late Latin insulatus (“made like an island”), past participle of insulare (“to make like an island”) insula (“island”); see insular.