A person, thing, or group that has been isolated, as by geographic, ecologic, or social barriers.
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Biology A population of bacteria or other cells that has been isolated.
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Linguistics A language isolate.
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An individual, population, strain, or culture obtained by or resulting from selection or separation.
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An individual socially withdrawn or removed from society.
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adjective
Solitary; alone.
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Being alone .
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verb
To set apart from others.
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To select from among others.
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To separate from another substance so as to obtain pure or in a free state.
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verb-transitive
Chemistry To separate (a substance) in pure form from a combined mixture.
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Electricity To insulate or shield.
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Electricity To set apart (a component, circuit, or system) from a source of electricity.
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Microbiology To separate (a pure strain) from a mixed bacterial or fungal culture.
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Psychology To separate (experiences or memories) from the emotions relating to them.
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