isolator

i·so·late

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [verb ahy-suh-leyt; noun, adjective ahy-suh-lit, -leyt]
- /verb ˈaɪ səˌleɪt; noun, adjective ˈaɪ sə lɪt, -ˌleɪt/
- /ˈaɪsəleɪtə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [verb ahy-suh-leyt; noun, adjective ahy-suh-lit, -leyt]
- /verb ˈaɪ səˌleɪt; noun, adjective ˈaɪ sə lɪt, -ˌleɪt/

Definitions of isolator word

verb with object isolator to set or place apart; detach or separate so as to be alone. 1
verb with object isolator Medicine/Medical. to keep (an infected person) from contact with noninfected persons; quarantine. 1
verb with object isolator Chemistry, Bacteriology. to obtain (a substance or microorganism) in an uncombined or pure state. 1
verb with object isolator Electricity. to insulate. 1
verb with object isolator Television. to single out (a person, action, etc.) for a camera closeup. 1
noun isolator a person, thing, or group that is set apart or isolated, as for purposes of study. 1

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

First recorded in 1800-10; back formation from isolated

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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