insulate
verb (used with object)
to cover, line, or separate with a material that prevents or reduces the passage, transfer, or leakage of heat, electricity, or sound.
insulating
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present participleof insulate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Westinghouse has since focused more on its core business—making nuclear fuel, refueling reactors and maintaining many of the world’s nuclear power plants—while insulating itself from civil construction risks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
But Apple’s “go-slow” strategy comes in handy on days when investor concerns about AI overspending flare up, insulating the stock from downturns that hit the semiconductor space.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
As transistors shrink, making this insulating layer thinner can improve electrical control.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
Having nuclear power could eventually lessen Saudi Arabia's reliance on oil, insulating it from volatilities in the global oil market, said Christopher Russo, an energy expert at the consulting firm Charles River Associates.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Inside everything is tinted blue from the tarp that covers the walls, insulating the structure against the cold.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
