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insulated
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insulated, p. a.
- Standing by itself; not being contiguous to other bodies; separated; unconnected; isolated; as, an insulated house or column. [1913 Webster]"The special and insulated situation of the Jews." [1913 Webster]
- Separated from other bodies by means of nonconductors of heat or electricity. [1913 Webster]
- 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]
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