izolate

Izolate is a term that appears sporadically in writing as a nonstandard spelling of isolate, or as a proper noun used in branding or fiction. It is not widely recognized as a formal term in mainstream science, technology, or geography, and authoritative references rarely treat izolate as a distinct concept.

In practice, izolate most often functions as a stylistic or brand-name choice rather than a defined technical term. Some companies or products may use the spelling Izolate to evoke ideas of separation, purity, or protection, particularly in fields like insulation, dietary supplements, or software, where trademarked names are common. When used in this way, Izolate is a proper noun rather than a technical term, and its meaning depends on the context created by the brand.

Linguistically, izolate is generally considered a misspelling or variant of isolate. The standard English term isolate refers to the act of separating a component from a mixture, a living thing from its group, or a data element from a set. Related concepts include isolation, which denotes the state of being separated, and isolator, a device or agent that effects separation. The prefix and root are derived from Latin and French origins, but the spelling with z is more common in branding than in formal usage.

See also: Isolate, Isolation, Insulate, Isolator.