insulation

[in-suh-ley-shuhn, ins-yuh-]

noun

1. material used for insulating.

2. the act of insulating.

3. the state of being insulated.

insulation

/ ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən /

noun

1. Also called: insulant. material used to insulate a body, device, or region

2. the act or process of insulating

Other Word Forms

• preinsulation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of insulation¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; insulate + -ion

Example Sentences

A community group is helping struggling households overcome high energy bills through a series of simple measures to stop draughts and improve insulation.

From BBC

Prior to embarking on the challenge, he said he had to consume over 10,000 calories a day to add as much "insulation" as possible in order to combat potential hypothermia.

From BBC

“And you tell me that some 82-year-old is going to get up in the attic with a hazmat suit on, rip out the insulation and start vacuuming around?”

From Los Angeles Times

More than 30,000 UK homes have had botched insulation fitted under government schemes putting them at risk of damp and mould, ministers have revealed.

From BBC

The council said people could get advice on schemes available to help with heating costs ahead of autumn and winter, while eligible households can also get help with loft and cavity wall insulation.

From BBC

Related Words

• covering 
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• lining 
• padding