Insulate /(?)/

In·su·late

Insulate

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Insulated; p. pr. & vb. n. Insulating

  1. To make an island of. [Obs.]
  2. To place in a detached situation, or in a state having no communication with surrounding objects; to isolate; to separate.
  3. To prevent the transfer of electricity or heat to or from (bodies) by the interposition of nonconductors. (Elec. & Thermotics)

Phrases & Compounds
Insulating stool
a stool with legs of glass or some other nonconductor of electricity, used for insulating a person or any object placed upon it.