insulate
verb
in·su·late
ˈin(t)-sə-ˌlāt 
insulated; insulating
: to place in a detached situation : isolate
especially
: to separate from conducting bodies by means of nonconductors so as to prevent transfer of electricity, heat, or sound
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Examples of insulate in a Sentence
They used a special type of fiberglass to insulate the attic.
a material that is able to insulate against cold
The company has tried to insulate itself from the region's political turmoil.
I wish I could insulate my children from painful experiences.
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Cliffs is better insulated from any geopolitical uncertainties compared to other steel makers, given its considerable vertical integration.
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The early phase also saw a loss of oligodendrocytes, cells that insulate nerve fibers and help facilitate communication in the brain, in the cortex.
—New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2024
There’s no need for a sleeve on the outside, since the reusable drinkware is insulated by double walls of stainless steel, and a magnetic closure helps curb spills.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2024
Another key strategy is to ensure the home is properly insulated.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2024
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The early phase also saw a loss of oligodendrocytes, cells that insulate nerve fibers and help facilitate communication in the brain, in the cortex.
—New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2024
There’s no need for a sleeve on the outside, since the reusable drinkware is insulated by double walls of stainless steel, and a magnetic closure helps curb spills.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2024
Another key strategy is to ensure the home is properly insulated.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for insulate
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insulate
verb
in·su·late
ˈin(t)-sə-ˌlāt
insulated; insulating
: to place in a detached situation : isolate
especially
: to separate from conducting bodies by means of nonconductors so as to prevent transfer of electricity, heat, or sound
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