isolate

Definition

verb

to separate and keep objects or organisms apart from others

Examples The low-pressure fuel cock isolates the airframe fuel system from the engine fuel system to enable maintenance and engine removals to be carried out. • Organisms that are isolated may evolve into new species.
(Electricity)
to separate something from a system
(Electricity)
to insulate something electrically
(Medicine)
to keep one patient apart from others usually because he or she has a dangerous infectious disease
(Microbiology)
to separate a microorganism from its host or the material on which it grows

Examples Scientists have isolated the bacterium which lives in air-conditioning systems and causes legionnaires’ disease. • Candida is easily isolated from the mouths of healthy adults.

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