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
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
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It’s created to resemble the soft, fluffy texture of sheep fleece, with the length of the pile varying depending on the amount of softness and insulation required.
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Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2025
The rebates aim to reduce the cost of home upgrades like installing insulation and heat pumps or buying efficient appliances like electric stoves — with an eye to also reducing consumers’ energy bills and cutting planet-warming carbon emissions.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2025
But State Farm had not yet approved the estimate, which ranged from $80,000 to $100,000 to pull insulation from the walls, remove harmful particles from all surfaces and replace furniture, clothing and appliances exposed to excessive smoke and ash.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 4 Mar. 2025
Leaves: Birds like Eastern towhees and wood thrushes use leaves in their nests for camouflage, insulation, and structure.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2025
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Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2025
The rebates aim to reduce the cost of home upgrades like installing insulation and heat pumps or buying efficient appliances like electric stoves — with an eye to also reducing consumers’ energy bills and cutting planet-warming carbon emissions.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2025
But State Farm had not yet approved the estimate, which ranged from $80,000 to $100,000 to pull insulation from the walls, remove harmful particles from all surfaces and replace furniture, clothing and appliances exposed to excessive smoke and ash.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 4 Mar. 2025
Leaves: Birds like Eastern towhees and wood thrushes use leaves in their nests for camouflage, insulation, and structure.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Insulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insulation. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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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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