isolator

UK
/ˈaɪsəleɪtə/
US
/ˈaɪsəˌleɪtər/

Translations

isolatornoun
isolators
pl
UK
/ˈaɪsəleɪtə/
US
/ˈaɪsəˌleɪtər/
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
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".

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.