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
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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Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The most common types of microplastic seen in the birds' lungs were chlorinated polyethylene—which is used, for example, to insulate pipes and wires—and butadiene rubber, a synthetic material used in the manufacture of tires.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
The company says that the fabric effectively insulates temperature and sound, stands strong against wind, and provides durable, UV-resistant performance over time.
—New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2025
The question is whether the three of them are enough to insulate themselves should something happen with Lindor, given their relative inexperience playing shortstop at the big league level.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insulate
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“Insulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insulate. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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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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