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
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Each material has its pros and cons, such as durability, weight, and insulation properties.
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Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 30 May 2024
Clothing, insulation, bits of plastic and other pieces of debris were wrapped around miles of barbed wire fence line surrounding grazing land in the rural area.
—CBS News, 27 May 2024
It was joined on the other side of Lone Oak Road by metal roofing, plywood, insulation, tires, car parts, poles and garbage that have become stuck in or warped around a metal fence, parts of which are missing.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 May 2024
Thanks to the double-wall insulation, the cup can keep a beverage cold for up to 11 hours and iced for up to two days.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
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Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 30 May 2024
Clothing, insulation, bits of plastic and other pieces of debris were wrapped around miles of barbed wire fence line surrounding grazing land in the rural area.
—CBS News, 27 May 2024
It was joined on the other side of Lone Oak Road by metal roofing, plywood, insulation, tires, car parts, poles and garbage that have become stuck in or warped around a metal fence, parts of which are missing.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 May 2024
Thanks to the double-wall insulation, the cup can keep a beverage cold for up to 11 hours and iced for up to two days.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
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“Insulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insulation. Accessed 5 Jun. 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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