A collection of a building’s structural elements resting on its foundation to provide partial separation of the building from shaking ground thus upgrading the building's seismic fitness. For video demonstration, click here: http://www.youtube.com/user/vshustov#p/f/11/ZqlXp3czrrM

(physics) A system that does not interact with its surroundings. Depending on context this may mean that its total energy and/or momentum stay constant. In thermodynamics, isolated is usually used to indicate that the system's energy does not change. In mechanics it is used to indicate that the system's momentum does not change.

(chemistry, physics) a technique for maintaining reactive molecules in an inert material at low temperature for spectroscopic study

plural of isolated pawn

(chess) A pawn that has no friendly pawn on an adjacent file.

(sound, headphones) the property of blocking off outside sound through use of materials that reduce sound transmission from the exterior environment into the interior environment

(Canada) Additional money paid to workers based in remote communities to compensate for higher living and travel costs.

A lightless, soundproof tank inside which a subject floats in salt water at skin temperature. They were originally used to test the effects of sensory deprivation and are now used for meditation and relaxation.

(basketball) A goal attempt that does not result from a direct pass.

a form of protein powder that is processed to remove the carbohydrates and fat.