insulation
Americannoun
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Also called: insulant. material used to insulate a body, device, or region
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the act or process of insulating
Other Word Forms
- preinsulation noun
Etymology
Origin of insulation
Example Sentences
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It all starts with five centimetres of insulation laid down on the concrete floor.
From BBC
Trevor Rainey has already benefited from a similar scheme with his Housing Executive home fitted with solar panels, a heat pump, insulation and new energy efficient doors and windows.
From BBC
Public prosecutors believe the fire started when champagne bottles with sparklers attached were raised too close to the bar basement ceiling, igniting the sound insulation foam.
From Barron's
Prosecutors believe that sparklers attached to champagne bottles ignited the acoustic insulation foam on the ceiling.
From Barron's
The new assessment system will rate properties' insulation quality, heating systems and ability to use low-carbon technologies such as smart meters and heat pumps, alongside the longstanding measure of how much a home's energy costs.
From BBC
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