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insulate in Portuguese

insulate in Portuguese is isolar, insular — insulate means to cover or surround something with material to stop heat, cold, sound, or electricity from passing through.

insulate in Portuguese

isolar
verb
To separate, detach, or isolate.
isolar
verb
To separate a body or material from others, e.g. by non-conductors to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, etc.
insular
verb
To separate a body or material from others, e.g. by non-conductors to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, etc.

What does "insulate" mean?

  1. verb To cover or surround something with material to stop heat, cold, sound, or electricity from passing through.
    "They insulated the attic to cut down on heating bills."
  2. verb To protect someone or something from a harmful or unwanted influence.
    "The company tried to insulate itself from market volatility."
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insulate in a sentence

  • They insulated the attic to cut down on heating bills.
  • The company tried to insulate itself from market volatility.

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What is "insulate" in Portuguese?

"insulate" in Portuguese is isolar, insular. insulate means: To cover or surround something with material to stop heat, cold, sound, or electricity from passing through.

How do you use "insulate" in a sentence?

Example: "They insulated the attic to cut down on heating bills." In Portuguese, "insulate" is isolar, insular.

Are there other ways to say "insulate" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "insulate": isolar, insular.

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