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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That has helped insulate the company from concerns over a spending slowdown.
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Hugh Son, CNBC, 18 July 2025
In addition to MoS2, which is an electron-conducting (n-type) semiconductor, the startup also provides tungsten diselenide, a p-type semiconductor, as well as 2D insulating films, such as hexagonal boron nitride.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 July 2025
It is insulated and has heating and air conditioning and a water supply.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 15 July 2025
But none of that insulates a player from the torment of being exposed in the way Anisimova was on Saturday.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 12 July 2025
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Hugh Son, CNBC, 18 July 2025
In addition to MoS2, which is an electron-conducting (n-type) semiconductor, the startup also provides tungsten diselenide, a p-type semiconductor, as well as 2D insulating films, such as hexagonal boron nitride.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 July 2025
It is insulated and has heating and air conditioning and a water supply.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 15 July 2025
But none of that insulates a player from the torment of being exposed in the way Anisimova was on Saturday.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 12 July 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 29 Jul. 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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