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 calledinsulantˈɪnsjʊlənt material used to insulate a body, device, or region
2. the act or process of insulating

Other Words From

• prein·su·lation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of insulation¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; insulate + -ion

Example Sentences

Next to a reliance on carbon-heavy fuels for heating and cooling, poor insulation and associated energy loss are among the main reasons.

From TechCrunch

Robotic arms can post-process the composite, which combined with the company’s ability to automate the pouring of insulation and the 3D printing gives Mighty Buildings the ability to automate up to 80% of the construction process, the company claims.

From TechCrunch

In true Yeti fashion, its double-wall vacuum insulation keeps my drinks warmer than any mug I own.

From Outside Online

The second method used to heat gloves is through insulation.

From Popular-Science

In static conditions, those lofted fibers trap a lot of air, providing a lot of insulation.

From Outside Online

Williams An Ohio- based corporation that works in the electrical and thermal insulation industry.

From The Daily Beast

Ohio-based corporation that works in the electrical and thermal insulation industry.

From The Daily Beast

Fallen trees are filled with insulation, film tape, and in one occasion a bed.

From The Daily Beast

In effect, companies from Apple on down are using cash as a form of insulation.

From The Daily Beast

The demise of Gaddafi adds a much-needed layer of insulation against GOP attacks as the 2012 campaign heats up.

From The Daily Beast

You will remember what I said about insulation,—how a tiny hole in the gutta-percha would allow the electricity to escape.

From Project Gutenberg

The insulation remained perfect, and in a few hours all was right again.

From Project Gutenberg

The insulation on the wire is removed with a small piece of sandpaper pasted on a block of wood.

From Project Gutenberg

This sparking apparatus was first constructed by using blocks of red fibre for insulation.

From Project Gutenberg

The bar was varnished for insulation, and the turns of wire were so few that they did not touch each other.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• covering
• cushioning
• lining
• padding