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.
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In"su*la`ted (n"s*l"td), p. a. 1. 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.
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 wound with silk, or covered with other
nonconducting material, for electrical use.
In`su*la"tion (?), n. 1. The act of insulating, or the state of being
insulated; detachment from other objects; isolation.
2. (Elec. & Thermotics) The act of separating a body from others by
nonconductors, so as to prevent the transfer of electricity or of heat;
also, the state of a body so separated.
In"su*la`tor (?), n. 1. One who, or that which, insulates.
2. (Elec. & Thermotics) The substance or body that insulates; a
nonconductor.
In"su*lite (?), n. (Elec.) An insulating material, usually some variety
of compressed cellulose, made of sawdust, paper pulp, cotton waste,
etc.
In"su*lous (?), a. [L. insulosus, fr. insula island.] Abounding in
islands. [R.]
In*sulse" (?), a. [L. insulsus; pref. in- not + salsus salted, fr.
salire, salsum, to salt.] Insipid; dull; stupid. [Obs.] Milton.
In*sul"si*ty (?), n. [L. insulsitas.] Insipidity; stupidity; dullness.
[Obs.]
The insulsity of mortal tongues.
Milton.
In"sult (?), n. [L. insultus, fr. insilire to leap upon: cf. F.
insulte. See Insult, v. t.]