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insulating

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in·su·late  (ns-lt, nsy-)
tr.v. in·su·lat·ed, in·su·lat·ing, in·su·lates
1. To cause to be in a detached or isolated position. See Synonyms at isolate.
2. To prevent the passage of heat, electricity, or sound into or out of, especially by surrounding with a nonconducting material.

[Latin nsula, island + -ate.]
Translations
insulating:
insulating material
insulating tape
nIsolierband nt


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It was this indefinable peculiarity, perhaps, that, by insulating them from human aid, kept them always so unfortunate in life.
This has been done by making better transmitters, by insulating the smaller wires with enamel instead of silk, and by placing coils of a certain nature at intervals upon the wires.
 
 
 
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