Insulator vs. Isolator

Insulatornoun

A substance that does not transmit heat (thermal insulator), sound (acoustic insulator) or electricity (electrical insulator).

Insulatornoun

A non-conductive structure, coating or device that does not transmit sound, heat or electricity (see image)

Insulatornoun

A person who installs insulation.

Insulatornoun

One who, or that which, insulates.

Insulatornoun

A substance or object that insulates; a nonconductor; as, polyurethane foam is a popular thermal insulator.

Insulatornoun

a material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity

Isolatornoun

An electrical device that detects short circuits and isolates them.

Isolatornoun

A device that isolates something from the surrounding environment to keep it sterile.

Isolatornoun

A transparent box for holding small live animals.

Isolatornoun

One who, or that which, isolates.