3. (Astron.)
Defn: 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. C. A. Young. Insulated wire, wire wound with silk, or covered with other nonconducting material, for electrical use.
INSULATION
In`su*la"tion, n.
1. The act of insulating, or the state of being insulated; detachment from other objects; isolation.
2. (Elec. & Thermotics)
Defn: The act of separating a body from others by nonconductors, so as to prevent the transfer of electricity or of heat; also, the state of a body so separated.
INSULATOR
In"su*la`tor, n.
1. One who, or that which, insulates.
2. (Elec. & Thermotics)
Defn: The substance or body that insulates; a nonconductor.