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Webster 1913 Edition
Insulate
In′su-late
,Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Insulated
; p. pr. & vb. n.
Insulating
.] 1.
To make an island of.
[Obs.]
Pennant.
2.
To place in a detached situation, or in a state having no communication with surrounding objects; to isolate; to separate.
3.
(Elec. & Thermotics)
To prevent the transfer of electricity or heat to or from (bodies) by the interposition of nonconductors.
Insulating stool
(Elec.)
, a stool with legs of glass or some other nonconductor of electricity, used for insulating a person or any object placed upon it.
Webster 1828 Edition
Insulate
IN'SULATE
,Verb.
T.
1.
In architecture, to set a column alone or not contiguous to a wall.2.
In electrical experiments, to place on a non-conducting substance, or in a situation to prevent communication with the earth.3.
To make an isle. [Little used.]