insulate

/ˈɪnsjʊlˌe‍ɪt/

/ˈɪnsəˌɫeɪt/

to insulate

MAIN VERB

place or set apart

synonyms : isolate

protect from heat, cold, or noise by surrounding with insulating material

Examples

1. The sheep's wool is naturally insulating, making it ideal for cold climates.

2. Number nine, insulate the heat-flow path to and around the cooking surfaces.

3. Even his senses are insulated.

4. In December, a thick blanket of snow insulates the ground from the cold.