insulate
verb (used with object)
to cover, line, or separate with a material that prevents or reduces the passage, transfer, or leakage of heat, electricity, or sound.
well-insulated
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a word derived from
insulate.
Example Sentences
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The well-insulated mud-and-stick lodges that their parents construct can maintain an interior temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit in winter, but only if occupied by several animals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2025
And making sure your home is well-insulated can also be a significant step towards protecting it from water, heat, and wildfire, providing a barrier against harsh outdoor conditions and temperatures.
From National Geographic ● Feb. 23, 2024
First, ensure that your machines are kept in an air-conditioned, well-insulated space or out of direct sunlight.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 5, 2023
“A well-insulated home is going to stay much, much cooler during a heat wave,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2023
Around this coil let another coil be wound of very fine and well-insulated wire; the terminal wires of it to be left adjustable to any distance from each other.
From The Telephone An Account of the Phenomena of Electricity, Magnetism, and Sound, as Involved in Its Action by A. E. (Amos Emerson) Dolbear
