insulated, p. a.
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Standing by itself; not being contiguous to other bodies; separated; unconnected; isolated;
as, an insulated house or column. [
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"The special and insulated situation of the Jews."
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Separated from other bodies by means of nonconductors of heat or electricity. [1913 Webster]
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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. [1913 Webster]
Insulated wire, wire covered with some nonconducting material, such as plastic or silk, for use in conducting electricity.