a thing or substance used for insulation, in particular 隔离物,尤指 ■a substance which does not readily allow the passage of heat or sound 隔热物;隔音物 cotton is a poor insulator. 棉花隔热性差。 ■a substance or device which does not readily conduct electricity 绝缘体;绝缘装置 ■a block of material, typically glass or ceramic, enclosing a wire carrying an electric current where it crosses a support 绝缘子