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isolator

/ˈaɪsəleɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does isolator mean?

noun

A device or system that isolates or separates something, such as a circuit or a signal, from other things. An isolator can also refer to a person or thing that is isolated or separated from others.

Example

"The electrical isolator was installed to prevent a short circuit."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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