Insulate

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

Verb	1.	insulate - protect from heat, cold, noise, etc. by surrounding with insulating material; "We had his bedroom insulated before winter came"
	2.	insulate - place or set apart; "They isolated the political prisoners from the other inmates" Synonyms: isolate

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