isolators
Things that separate
Isolators are devices or components that separate, insulate, or prevent transmission between systems.
In electronics, an isolator blocks signal flow in one direction while allowing it in the other: optical isolators protect laser sources from back-reflections.
Electrical isolators disconnect circuits for safety during maintenance.
In biology, isolators are sterile enclosures that protect vulnerable subjects—or protect people from hazardous materials: The patient was kept in a plastic isolator.
Vibration isolators dampen mechanical disturbances to protect sensitive equipment.
Isolation preventing disease transmission
- containmentPreventing hostile expansion
- glove boxDashboard storage compartment
- laminar flowSmooth, parallel fluid motion
- cleanroomParticle-free manufacturing space
pathogen · biohazard · sterile · aseptic · negative pressure · HEPA filter · PPE · decontamination
Person choosing total seclusion
- recluseOne choosing isolation
- lonerOne who avoids company
- introvertOne who turns inward
- withdrawalAct of taking away
seclusion · solitude · estrangement · alienation · detachment · separatist · isolationist · outcast
Substance resisting energy flow
- bushingFriction-reducing sleeve insert
- standoffUnresolved confrontation between opponents
- dielectricPolarizable electrical non-conductor
- porcelainTranslucent fired clay
ceramic · glass · polymer · high-voltage · transformer · switchgear · capacitor · circuit breaker
Preventing noise transmission
- decouplingRemoval of interdependence
- dampingDissipation of vibrational energy
- vibrationRapid oscillating movement
- absorptionProcess of taking in
noise reduction · floating floor · acoustic foam · sound barrier · flanking · studio · anechoic
Thermal transfer prevention
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- mineral woolFibrous insulation from melite rock
- polystyreneLightweight synthetic foam plastic
- cellulosePlant wall polysaccharide
foam · reflective · batts · spray foam · vapor barrier · double glazing · weatherstripping · heat transfer
quarantine
Isolation preventing disease transmission
- containmentPreventing hostile expansion
- glove boxDashboard storage compartment
- laminar flowSmooth, parallel fluid motion
cleanroom · pathogen · biohazard · sterile · aseptic · negative pressure · HEPA filter · PPE · decontamination · biosecurity
hermit
Person choosing total seclusion
withdrawal · seclusion · solitude · estrangement · alienation · detachment · separatist · isolationist · outcast · pariah
insulator
Substance resisting energy flow
- bushingFriction-reducing sleeve insert
- standoffUnresolved confrontation between opponents
- dielectricPolarizable electrical non-conductor
porcelain · ceramic · glass · polymer · high-voltage · transformer · switchgear · capacitor · circuit breaker · power line
soundproofing
Preventing noise transmission
- decouplingRemoval of interdependence
- dampingDissipation of vibrational energy
- vibrationRapid oscillating movement
absorption · noise reduction · floating floor · acoustic foam · sound barrier · flanking · studio · anechoic
insulation
Thermal transfer prevention
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- mineral woolFibrous insulation from melite rock
- polystyreneLightweight synthetic foam plastic
cellulose · foam · reflective · batts · spray foam · vapor barrier · double glazing · weatherstripping · heat transfer · thermal barrier
- RF componentsattenuator, coupler, diplexer, duplexer, power amplifiers
- dampenersdamper, dampers, dampener, dampeners, shock absorbers
- isolatorsinsulators, decouplers, separators, buffers, dampers
- rubbernatural rubber, rubber band, rubber trees, rubber boot, rubber glove
- electrical wiringwires, wire, ground wire, circuit, grounding wire
- microwavesmicrowave, microwave oven, microwave ovens, turntable, defrost
isolatorsconnectors
Devices that join things
couplers · joiners · linkers · bridges · integrators
isolatorsconductors
Those who direct ensembles
transmitters · semiconductors · electrodes · conduits · carriers
isolatorsunifiers
Those who consolidate disparate elements
integrators · connectors · uniters · networkers · bridge-builders