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Definition of insulated adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

insulated

adjective
 
/ˈɪnsjuleɪtɪd/
 
/ˈɪnsəleɪtɪd/
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  1. protected with a material that prevents heat, sound, electricity, etc. from passing through
    • insulated wires
    • a well-insulated house
    • insulated against something The laboratory was well insulated against outside noise.
    Topics Physics and chemistryc1, Buildingsc1
  2. insulated against/from something protected from unpleasant influences or experiences
    • Many financial institutions are now insulated against higher interest rates.
    • The community was totally insulated from the outside world.
    Extra Examples
    • The wealthy feel completely insulated from an economic downturn.
    • We are largely insulated from significantly higher costs.
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