Standing by itself; not being contiguous to other bodies; separated; unconnected; isolated; as, an insulated house or column.

Separated from other bodies by means of nonconductors of heat or electricity.

When a non conducting material is used to isolate conducting materials from one another.

Situated at so great a distance as to be beyond the effect of gravitation; -- said of stars supposed to be so far apart that the affect of their mutual attraction is insensible.