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insulation

in·su·la·tion

UK/ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən/ US/ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/ uncommon

noun

1.

the state of being isolated or detached

  • “the insulation of England was preserved by the English Channel”
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2.

a material that reduces or prevents the transmission of heat or sound or electricity

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3.

the act of protecting something by surrounding it with material that reduces or prevents the transmission of sound or heat or electricity

Origin

From insulate + -ion.

Phrases

  • basic insulation level
  • blanket insulation
  • cellular glass insulation
  • composite board insulation
  • glass fiber insulation

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