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
