insulation

[ in-suh-ley-shuh n, 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

Related formspre·in·su·la·tion, noun

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Fallen trees are filled with insulation, film tape, and in one occasion a bed.
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I just filled it up with anything I could find—extra clothing, insulation from the ruptured tube, a few utensils.
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In addition he should complete his insulation by standing on a dry board, or a thick piece of dry paper or on a dry coat.
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In order that we may fully comprehend the nature of an insulation, let us make clear a few facts concerning conductors in general.
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Outside wires are never a hazard because they are covered with insulation when they are installed.
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The materials were at hand; a special foam plastic is used as insulation from the chill of the lunar substrata.
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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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Word Origin and History for insulation

insulation

1848, "act of making (something) into an island," noun of action from insulate. Transferred sense attested by 1798. Electrical sense is from 1767. The concrete sense of "insulating material" is recorded by 1870.

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