isolerar

Isolerar is a Swedish verb meaning to insulate or to isolate something from its surroundings. It is used for both physical insulation, such as preventing heat, moisture, sound, or electricity from moving between areas, and for separating or safeguarding objects, people, or systems from contact with others or with unwanted influences. The term can also be used in figurative contexts, for example to describe separating ideas, groups, or components to protect integrity or safety.

Etymology and grammar: Isolerar is the present tense form of the verb isolera. The infinitive isolera, the past tense isolerade, and the supine isolerat. Isolera is a regular -a verb in Swedish, so its conjugation follows standard patterns for this verb class.

Usage in different domains: In construction and energy efficiency, isolerar refers to applying materials and techniques to reduce heat transfer, such as isolating a wall or a roof. In electrical and mechanical engineering, it can describe making components electrically or physically independent to prevent unintended conduction or interference. In health and safety, isolering may refer to separating infected or exposed individuals to prevent spread. In computing and information security, isolering can describe techniques that limit communication between processes or systems to reduce risk.

Common phrases and related terms: Isolering (the act or process of insulation or isolation), värmeisolering (thermal insulation), elektrisk isolering (electrical insulation), och karantän eller avskärmning i social eller epidemiologisk kontext. See also: isolation, insulation, isola, isoleringsteknik.

Overall, isolerar covers a broad set of practices aimed at preventing transfer, interaction, or contact across physical, technical, and social dimensions.