double glazing
Americannoun
noun
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two panes of glass in a window, fitted to reduce the transmission of heat, sound, etc
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the fitting of glass in such a manner
Example Sentences
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The existing panes, rather than being ditched, were each taken out, and the gap in the double glazing was filled with an insulating gas—a mixture of argon and krypton.
From Scientific American ● Dec. 22, 2022
Under the EU system companies were able to claim up to a third of the cost for installing solar panels, biomass boilers or double glazing.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2022
Splashing out on double glazing or solar panels is unaffordable for many people, and for those renting there's often even less you can do about badly insulated old homes.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2022
Wall and loft insulation, double glazing, heat pumps and solar panels are all measures that could be funded.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2022
Lifting Rob's home into the "B" category meant improving the lagging in the roof, installing more double glazing, insulating the floors as well as putting insulated cladding on some inside and outside walls.
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2022
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