Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

isolator

Noun
/ˈaɪsəˌleɪtər/
Definition
An isolator is a device that separates or isolates a system or component from another.
Examples
  • The technician installed an isolator to ensure safety during maintenance.
  • In electrical engineering, isolators are crucial for preventing backflow of current.
  • She felt like an isolator, keeping her thoughts to herself in crowded spaces.
Meaning
It can refer to both a physical entity that creates isolation and a person or thing that isolates.
Synonyms
  • separator
  • detacher
  • divider
  • insulator