noun
- the process of creating isolated sections in an electrical power grid that can operate independently
Usage: electrical engineering
verb
- present participle of island: to isolate or make into an island
Examples
- The power company implemented islanding to prevent widespread blackouts.
- Islanding allows certain neighborhoods to maintain electricity during grid failures.
- The engineer explained the islanding process to the utility workers.
- Islanding the damaged section helped restore power to other areas.
- The storm was islanding communities by washing out bridges.
- Rising sea levels are islanding coastal settlements.