vapor barrier
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of vapor barrier
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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Nicholson & Galloway, an exterior restoration contractor experienced with historical domes, repaired cracks in tiles, patched concrete, then layered on new protective materials: a hand-troweled vapor barrier, spray foam insulation, stainless-steel framing, plywood sheathing.
From New York Times • Dec. 22, 2022
The protections will kick in at 52 degrees for those who wear vapor barrier clothing or chemical resistant suits, for example.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2022
Make sure that there is sufficient insulation, that it is properly sealed with a vapor barrier, that vents are in good condition and that it’s well ventilated to let out moisture.
From Washington Post • Jan. 2, 2018
Another possibility, he says, is that the soil also provides a vapor barrier to help stifle sublimation as well as physical insulation.
From Science Magazine • Aug. 16, 2017
The experimental uniforms, of which 150 have been tested, work on the "vapor barrier principle."
From Time Magazine Archive
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