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isolator

/ˈaɪsəleɪtə/

/ˈaɪsəˌleɪtər/

isolatornoun

isolators

/ˈaɪsəleɪtə/

/ˈaɪsəˌleɪtər/

Translations

The patient was kept in an isolator to prevent the spread of infection.

Пациент был помещен в изолятор, чтобы предотвратить распространение инфекции.

The isolator in the electrical circuit prevents short circuits.

Изоляция в электрической цепи предотвращает короткие замыкания.

Additional translations

изоляционный материал

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

isolatoradjective

/ˈaɪ.sə.leɪ.tə/

/ˈaɪ.sə.leɪ.tɚ/

Used attributively before another noun to describe something that serves to isolate, e.g., "isolator switch".

Definitions

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.