insulate
Collocations
3ADJ.
used
VERB + INSULATE
don't, rugulate, try
INSULATE + NOUN
elements, yourself
Definitions
verb
To separate, detach, or isolate.
To separate a body or material from others, e.g. by non-conductors to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, etc.
Ceramic can be used to insulate power lines.
adj
Of pollen or spores, with superficial ornamentation grouped in circular or polygonal areas separated by grooves.
Among nonwinged grains, the sexine is rugulate, insulate, or microverrucate.
Pollen insulate when the elements are grouped in circular or polygonal areas separated by grooves.
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verb — place or set apart
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Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
6Ceramic can be used to insulate power lines.
WiktionaryAmong nonwinged grains, the sexine is rugulate, insulate, or microverrucate.
WiktionaryPollen insulate when the elements are grouped in circular or polygonal areas separated by grooves.
WiktionaryYou'll end up getting an electric shock if you don't insulate that wire.
Tatoeba · #1344666Try to insulate yourself.
Tatoeba · #10864695You should insulate the house.
Tatoeba · #11892065