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isolating

[ahy-suh-ley-ting, is-uh-] / ˈaɪ səˌleɪ tɪŋ, ˈɪs ə- /




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Stool samples were used to identify bacterial species by isolating 16S RNA, a molecule unique to bacteria that varies slightly between species, much like a fingerprint.

From Science Daily

A police officer phoned the flat, but Morgan reassured the officer Judith was "fine" and was isolating.

From BBC

Giant viruses are widespread in nature, but isolating them is difficult.

From Science Daily

Several studies have found that moderate chatbot use can reduce loneliness, while excessive use can have an isolating effect.

From BBC

It speaks to how isolating online social milieus can be.

From Los Angeles Times