Inflected forms: i·so·lat·ed, i·so·lat·ing, i·so·lates 1. To set apart or cut off from others. 2. To place in quarantine. 3.Chemistry To separate (a substance) in pure form from a combined mixture. 4. To render free of external influence; insulate. 5.Microbiology To separate (a pure strain) from a mixed bacterial or fungal culture. 6.Psychology To separate (experiences or memories) from the emotions relating to them. 7.Electricitya. To set apart (a component, circuit, or system) from a source of electricity. b. To insulate or shield.
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(-lt, -lt) Solitary; alone.
NOUN:
(-lt, -lt)1. A person, thing, or group that has been isolated, as by geographic, ecologic, or social barriers. 2.Biology A population of bacteria or other cells that has been isolated. 3.Linguistics A language isolate.
isolate, insulate, seclude, segregate, sequester These verbs mean to separate from others: a mountain that isolated the village from larger towns; insulated herself from the chaos surrounding her; a celebrity who was secluded from public scrutiny; segregated the infectious patients in a special ward; sequestering a jury during its deliberations.
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