Puts apart (8)

I believe the answer is:

isolates

(Other definitions for isolates that I've seen before include "Oils seat (anag.)" , "Sets apart from others" , "Keeps apart from others" , "Places apart or alone" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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