Word Meaning

insulated definition and meaning

v. t. To make an island of.
v. t. To place in a detached situation, or in a state having no communication with surrounding objects; to isolate; to separate.
v. t. To prevent the transfer o/ electricity or heat to or from (bodies) by the interposition of nonconductors.
imp. & p. p. of Insulate
p. a. Standing by itself; not being contiguous to other bodies; separated; unconnected; isolated; as, an insulated house or column.
p. a. Separated from other bodies by means of nonconductors of heat or electricity.
p. a. Situated at so great a distance as to be beyond the effect of gravitation; -- said of stars supposed to be so far apart that the affect of their mutual attraction is insensible.

Crossword clues for insulated

- Isolate a utensil somehow
- Protect from heat