insulate
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Demyelination is the process in which the myelin sheath -- a protective, insulating layer surrounding nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord -- is damaged or destroyed.
From Science Daily
What’s Next: U.S. shale producers are largely insulated because their output is predominantly light crude, which isn’t a substitute for Venezuelan heavy oil.
From Barron's
United Utilities advises that the best deterrent is insulating pipes so they don't freeze.
From BBC
And a thick insulating jacket for your boiler could save about £183 a year.
From BBC
Abhishek Anand, an economist at the Madras Institute of Development Studies, a research institution, says India shouldn’t take too much solace in being insulated by an inward-facing economy and limited reliance on exports.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
