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

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

(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.

plural of isolation tank

plural of isolation play

present participle of self-isolate

(chiefly epidemiology) Voluntary isolation from others, especially in order to avoid spreading a communicable disease.