Insulated /(ĭn"sū̇*lā"tĕd)/

In·su·la·ted

Insulated

p. a.
  1. Standing by itself; not being contiguous to other bodies; separated; unconnected; isolated; as, an insulated house or column.
    The special and insulated situation of the Jews.
  2. Separated from other bodies by means of nonconductors of heat or electricity. (Elect. & Thermotics)
  3. Situated at so great a distance as to be beyond the effect of gravitation; -- said of stars supposed to be so far apart that the affect of their mutual attraction is insensible. (Astron.)

Phrases & Compounds

Insulated wire
wire covered with some nonconducting material, such as plastic or silk, for use in conducting electricity.