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.

A transformer used to transfer electrical power from a source of alternating current (AC) power to some equipment or device while galvanically isolating the device from the power source, usually for safety reasons.

present participle of self-isolate

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of self-isolate

(epidemiology) To quarantine or isolate oneself from others, especially in order to avoid spreading a communicable disease.

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

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

(epidemiology) The isolation for a set time period of incoming travellers in a dedicated facility to prevent the spread of any infectious diseases they may be carrying, typically managed by a government.

(US, education, often attributive) In Connecticut, the status of a school meeting certain racial diversity quotas.

plural of self-isolation