(historical) A block of buildings in a Roman town. / (neuroanatomy) A structure of the human brain located within the lateral sulcus.

plural of insula

plural of insula

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

The act of insulating; detachment from other objects; isolation. / The state of being insulated; detachment from other objects; isolation.

To separate, detach, or isolate. / To separate a body or material from others, e.g. by non-conductors to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, etc.

Of, pertaining to, being, or resembling an island or islands. / Situated on an island. / Separate or isolated from the surroundings; having little interaction with external parties; provincial.

An islander.

Protected from heat, cold, noise etc, by being surrounded with an insulating material. / Placed or set apart.

simple past tense and past participle of insulate