insulation
noun
in·su·la·tion
ˌin(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən 
1
: material used in insulating
2
a
: the state of being insulated
b
: the action of insulating
Synonyms
Examples of insulation in a Sentence
These materials provide the insulation needed in cold weather.
she had grown up in such rural insulation that she'd never met anyone of a different race
Recent Examples on the Web
However, in some cases, holiday shipments of fashion and gifts could be delayed further by retailers prioritizing receipts of hurricane recovery merchandise, such as lumber, dry wall, insulation, screws and nails, blankets, and plastic water bottles.
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David Moin, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Its chemical and physical properties—including high temperature and corrosion resistance, low thermal expansion, high insulation, and light transmission—mean it can be used in optical communication and electronic light sources technology.
—Tommy Greene, WIRED, 1 Oct. 2024
The More Like Home Repair and Renew Loan program provides low-interest loans between $5,000 and $50,000 for structural repairs and energy-efficiency updates such as roofing, insulation, plumbing, electrical, heating, and air conditioning.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2024
The day before, Diesel presented its Spring/Summer 2025 collection on a runway covered in 14,800kg of denim scraps that will be repurposed for insulation.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2024
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David Moin, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Its chemical and physical properties—including high temperature and corrosion resistance, low thermal expansion, high insulation, and light transmission—mean it can be used in optical communication and electronic light sources technology.
—Tommy Greene, WIRED, 1 Oct. 2024
The More Like Home Repair and Renew Loan program provides low-interest loans between $5,000 and $50,000 for structural repairs and energy-efficiency updates such as roofing, insulation, plumbing, electrical, heating, and air conditioning.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2024
The day before, Diesel presented its Spring/Summer 2025 collection on a runway covered in 14,800kg of denim scraps that will be repurposed for insulation.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Insulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insulation. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.
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insulation
noun
in·su·la·tion
ˌin(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən
1
: the act of insulating : the state of being insulated
2
: material used in insulating
Medical Definition
insulation
noun
in·su·la·tion
ˌin(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən
1
: the action of separating a conductor from conducting bodies by means of nonconductors so as to prevent transfer of electricity, heat, or sound
also
: the state resulting from such action
2
: material used to provide insulation
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