isolator

UK
/ˈaɪsəleɪtə/
US
/ˈaɪsəˌleɪtər/

Translations

isolatornoun
isolators
pl
UK
/ˈaɪsəleɪtə/
US
/ˈaɪsəˌleɪtər/
isolateurDispositif technique.
The technician installed an isolator to prevent electrical interference between the circuits.
Le technicien a installé un isolateur pour empêcher les interférences électriques entre les circuits.
isolateurPersonne ou chose qui isole ou sépare.
The isolator in the laboratory ensured that the samples were not contaminated by external factors.
L'isolateur dans le laboratoire a garanti que les échantillons n'étaient pas contaminés par des facteurs externes.
isolatoradjective
UK
/ˈaɪ.sə.leɪ.tə/
US
/ˈaɪ.sə.leɪ.tɚ/
Used attributively before another noun to describe something that serves to isolate, e.g., "isolator switch".
An isolator valve is fitted to stop the flow of coolant during maintenance.
Une vanne isolante est installée pour arrêter l'écoulement du liquide de refroidissement pendant la maintenance.

Definitions

isolatornoun
A device or material that prevents the passage of electricity, heat, or sound from one conductor to another.
The technician installed an isolator to prevent electrical interference between the circuits.
A person or thing that isolates or separates something from others.
The isolator in the laboratory ensured that the samples were not contaminated by external factors.
isolatoradjective
Serving to isolate; designed or intended to separate one part, section, or system from another.
An isolator valve is fitted to stop the flow of coolant during maintenance.