isolate

UK
/ˈaɪsəleɪt/
US
/ˈaɪsəleɪt/
isolatenoun
isolates
pl
UK
/ˈaɪsəleɪt/
US
/ˈaɪsəleɪt/
Translations
The scientist studied the isolate to understand its unique properties.
Le scientifique a étudié l’isolat pour comprendre ses propriétés uniques.
langue isoléeEn linguistique.
Basque is an isolate in the Indo-European dominated linguistic landscape of Europe.
Le basque est une langue isolée dans le paysage linguistique européen dominé par l’indo-européen.
Additional translations
isoléEmploi substantivé, plus rare.
Definitions
A person or thing that has been separated from others.
The scientist studied the isolate to understand its unique properties.
A culture of microorganisms that has been separated from a mixed population.
The lab technician examined the bacterial isolate under the microscope.
A language that has no demonstrable genealogical relationship with other languages.
Basque is an isolate in the Indo-European dominated linguistic landscape of Europe.
A substance that has been separated from a mixture or composite for analysis or use.
The chemist measured the purity of the protein isolate before proceeding with the assay.
Synonyms
pure culture
isolation sample
isolateverb
isolated
Past Simple
isolated
Past Participle
isolating
Gerund
UK
/ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/
US
/ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/
Translations
The doctor decided to isolate the patient to prevent the spread of the infection.
Le médecin a décidé d’isoler le patient pour empêcher la propagation de l’infection.
Definitions
To set apart from others; to place in quarantine or seclusion.
The doctor decided to isolate the patient to prevent the spread of the infection.
To separate a substance, cell, or microorganism from a mixture or environment for study or analysis.
The scientist was able to isolate the compound needed for the experiment.
To detach or remove from a situation or context.
The engineer worked to isolate the problem in the system to find a solution.
isolatepast participle
Definitions
Separated from others; remote or secluded.
They live in an isolated village high in the mountains.
Obtained or kept apart for study, analysis, or protection.
The isolated sample was stored at a constant temperature.