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Isolator — meaning in English

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English meaning

insulator noun A material or device that stops heat, sound or electricity from passing through it.

Senses

Isolator is used for these senses in English:

bushing (electrical engineering) A lining for an opening through which a conductor passes, providing insulation and mechanical protection for the conductor.
insulator A substance that does not transmit heat (thermal insulator), sound (acoustic insulator) or electricity (electrical insulator).

insulator — full definition

noun A material or device that stops heat, sound or electricity from passing through it.
noun A person whose job is fitting insulation.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Buchse Gummilager Lagerbuchse Lagerschale Gewindeeinsatz Muffe Tülle Reduzierung Isolierstoff Nichtleiter Trenneinrichtung Trenner