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   insulate

   /ˈɪnsjʊleɪt/

   verb

   • 1. protect (something) by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound: "insulate and draught-proof your home" Similar wrapcoverencaseencloseenvelopswathesheathebundle uplagheatproofsoundproofmufflemake shockproofpadcushionliterary:lap
   • ▪ prevent the passage of electricity to or from (something) by covering it in non-conducting material: "the case is carefully insulated to prevent short circuits"
   • ▪ protect (someone or something) from unpleasant influences or experiences: "the service is insulated from outside pressures" Similar protectkeep safekeep from harmsavesafeguardshielddefendshelterscreencushioncocoonisolatesegregateseparatesequesterdetachexcludecut offcloister
   • 2. make (land) into an island: archaic "the village was insulated by every flood of the river"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in insulate (sense 2)): from Latin insula ‘island’ + -ate3.

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