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  • 91изолировать — [IEV number 151 15 36] EN insulate, verb prevent electric conduction between conductive elements by means of insulating materials [IEV number 151 15 36] FR isoler (1), verbe empêcher la conduction électrique entre des… …

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  • 92insulant — noun a material that reduces or prevents the transmission of heat or sound or electricity • Syn: ↑insulating material, ↑insulation • Derivationally related forms: ↑insulate (for: ↑insulation), ↑insulate …

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  • 93insulating material — noun a material that reduces or prevents the transmission of heat or sound or electricity • Syn: ↑insulant, ↑insulation • Derivationally related forms: ↑insulate (for: ↑insulation), ↑insulate ( …

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  • 94Insulation — In su*la tion, n. 1. The act of insulating, or the state of being insulated; detachment from other objects; isolation. [1913 Webster] 2. (Elec. & Thermotics) The act of separating a body from others by nonconductors, so as to prevent the transfer …

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  • 95Isle — Isle, n. [OF. isle, F. [^i]le, L. insula; cf. Lith. sala. Cf. {Insulate}.] [1913 Webster] 1. An island. [Poetic] [1913 Webster] Imperial rule of all the seagirt isles. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. (Zo[ o]l.) A spot within another of a different… …

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  • 96querk — Quirk Quirk (kw[ e]rk), n. [Written also {querk}.] [Cf. W. chwiori to turn briskly, or E. queer.] 1. A sudden turn; a starting from the point or line; hence, an artful evasion or subterfuge; a shift; a quibble; as, the quirks of a pettifogger.… …

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  • 97Quirk — (kw[ e]rk), n. [Written also {querk}.] [Cf. W. chwiori to turn briskly, or E. queer.] 1. A sudden turn; a starting from the point or line; hence, an artful evasion or subterfuge; a shift; a quibble; as, the quirks of a pettifogger. Some quirk or …

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  • 98Quirk molding — Quirk Quirk (kw[ e]rk), n. [Written also {querk}.] [Cf. W. chwiori to turn briskly, or E. queer.] 1. A sudden turn; a starting from the point or line; hence, an artful evasion or subterfuge; a shift; a quibble; as, the quirks of a pettifogger.… …

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  • 99friction tape — noun Date: 1920 a usually cloth tape impregnated with water resistant insulating material and an adhesive and used especially to protect, insulate, and support electrical conductors …

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  • 100grommet — noun Etymology: obsolete French gormette curb of a bridle Date: 1626 1. a flexible loop that serves as a fastening, support, or reinforcement 2. an eyelet of firm material to strengthen or protect an opening or to insulate or protect something… …

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