01 p. a. Standing by itself; not being contiguous to other bodies; separated; unconnected; isolated; as, an insulated house or column.
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Standing by itself; not being contiguous to other bodies; separated; unconnected; isolated; as, an insulated house or column.“The special and insulated situation of the Jews.” — De Quincey.
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Separated from other bodies by means of nonconductors of heat or electricity.(Elect. & Thermotics)
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3.
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.(Astron.)
Phrases & compounds
Insulated wire —
wire covered with some nonconducting material, such as plastic or silk, for use in conducting electricity.