insulation

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

/ ˌɪn səˈleɪ ʃən, ˌɪns yə- /

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noun

material used for insulating.

the act of insulating.

the state of being insulated.

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Origin of insulation

First recorded in 1790–1800; insulate + -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM insulation

pre·in·su·la·tion, noun

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Next to a reliance on carbon-heavy fuels for heating and cooling, poor insulation and associated energy loss are among the main reasons.
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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.
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In true Yeti fashion, its double-wall vacuum insulation keeps my drinks warmer than any mug I own.
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The second method used to heat gloves is through insulation.
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In static conditions, those lofted fibers trap a lot of air, providing a lot of insulation.
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Williams An Ohio- based corporation that works in the electrical and thermal insulation industry.
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Fallen trees are filled with insulation, film tape, and in one occasion a bed.
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In effect, companies from Apple on down are using cash as a form of insulation.
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The demise of Gaddafi adds a much-needed layer of insulation against GOP attacks as the 2012 campaign heats up.
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You will remember what I said about insulation,—how a tiny hole in the gutta-percha would allow the electricity to escape.
St. Nicholas, Vol. 5, No. 5, March, 1878|Various
The insulation remained perfect, and in a few hours all was right again.
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The insulation on the wire is removed with a small piece of sandpaper pasted on a block of wood.
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This sparking apparatus was first constructed by using blocks of red fibre for insulation.
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The bar was varnished for insulation, and the turns of wire were so few that they did not touch each other.
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British Dictionary definitions for insulation

insulation

/ (ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən) /

noun

Also called: insulant (ˈɪnsjʊlənt) material used to insulate a body, device, or region

the act or process of insulating

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