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Webster 1913 Edition
Insulated
In′su-laˊted
(ĭn′sū̍-lā′tĕd)
, p.
Adj.
1.
Standing by itself; not being contiguous to other bodies; separated; unconnected; isolated;
as, an
. insulated
house or columnThe special and
insulated
situation of the Jews. De Quincey.
2.
(Elect. & Thermotics)
Separated from other bodies by means of nonconductors of heat or electricity.
3.
(Astron.)
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.
C. A. Young.
Insulated wire
, wire covered with some nonconducting material, such as plastic or silk, for use in conducting electricity.
Webster 1828 Edition
Insulated
IN'SULATED
,pp.
1.
In electrical experiments, placed on an electric or non-conducting substance; not communicating with the earth.