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UK
/ˌɪnsuːlˈeɪʃən/
]
[ US /ˌɪnsəˈɫeɪʃən/ ]
[ US /ˌɪnsəˈɫeɪʃən/ ]
NOUN
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the state of being isolated or detached
the insulation of England was preserved by the English Channel - the act of protecting something by surrounding it with material that reduces or prevents the transmission of sound or heat or electricity
- insulating material that reduces or prevents the transmission of heat or sound or electricity
How To Use insulation In A Sentence
- It came packed not in peanuts, but covered in spray foam insulation. My Night Stand Came Packed In Spray Foam Insulation - The Consumerist
- If the cooling system sprang a leak pilots had to land and mend the pipe with chewing gum and insulation tape.
- Manufacturers are examining ways of using cementitious or fibrous core insulating materials in place of the plastic insulations.
- The tape has the advantages of heat resistance, insulation and heat shrink, becoming ideal insulating binding materials for manufacturing and repairing of electrical machinery, transformer and so on.
- He unfurled the blanket insulation over the concertina wire and scrambled over the fence as a Doberman streaked toward him, snarling. THE KILL CLAUSE
- These traditional cottages are not only chocolate-box pretty, they also provide good levels of natural insulation - but don't forget the repair and renewal costs
- In particular, the building has inadequate fire precautions and no provision for thermal insulation.
- Another consideration with regard to heat build-up involves insulation.
- Recently introduced regulations on sound and heat insulation for new houses also affect rebuilding costs.
- Engineers said the height was needed to provide effective sound insulation. The Sun