1. (v. t.) To make an island of; to detach and separate from other influences\.

2. (v. t.) To place in a detached situation, or in a state having no communication with surrounding objects; to isolate; to separate.

3. (v. t.) To prevent the transfer o/ electricity or heat to or from (bodies) by the interposition of nonconductors.

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