standoff insulator

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noun

a type of insulator that supports an electrical conductor at a distance from other elements or surfaces.

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He was threatening to immolate both of them when police ended a standoff by grabbing him.
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It was more than a question of finding the perfect electrical insulator, though that would be handy too.
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