insulating
ˈɪnsjʊleɪtɪŋ
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Definition of insulating - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
protectionprotecting from external influences or isolation
  • The insulating walls shielded them from outside noise.
isolating shielding
2.
materialTECH.preventing heat, sound, or electricity transferTECH.
  • The insulating foam keeps the house warm.
isolating shielding
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Expressions with insulating

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stopping or slowing heat from passing through
Heat-insulating walls keep the house warm in winter.
stopping or reducing noise from passing through
The sound-insulating walls made the room very quiet.
adhesive tape used to insulate electrical wires
He wrapped the insulating tape around the exposed wires.
sealed unit of several glass sheets reducing heat or sound transfer
The new windows use insulating glass to keep the house warmer in winter.
tube-shaped cover that protects against heat or electricity around an object
An insulating sleeve was added to the cable to improve safety.
substance used to prevent heat, electricity, or sound from passing through
The walls were lined with an insulating material to conserve energy.

Origin of insulating

Latin, insulatus (made into an island)

Terms with insulating included in their meaning

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clothing
sleeveless jacket filled with insulating material
energy
the process of insulating to prevent energy transfer
clothing
jacket filled with insulating material
insulation
insulating material used to prevent heat loss
insulation
insulating layer attached to a wall
biology
body fat storing energy and insulating
protective layer
protective or insulating layer on something
insulating
providing insulation for an object

Examples of insulating in a sentence

  • Insulating properties are crucial for winter clothing.
  • The insulating material reduced noise from outside.
  • Insulating layers were added to the building's walls.

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  1. French:isolant, ...
  2. German:isolierend, ...
  3. Italian:isolante, coibente, ...
  4. Spanish:aislante, térmico, ...
  5. Portuguese:isolante, ...
  6. Chinese:绝缘的, 隔热的, ...
  7. Japanese:断熱の, 防音の, ...
  8. Arabic:عازِل, مُعَزِّل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְבֻדָּד, מְבֻדָּד, ...
  10. Russian:изолирующий, теплоизоляционный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ізоляційний, теплоізоляційний, ...
  12. Hindi:रोधी, रोधक, ...
insulate
ˈɪnsjʊleɪt

Definition of insulate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
thermal protectionTECH.protect from heat, cold, or noise using materialTECH.
  • They insulated the attic to save on heating costs.
isolate protect shield
2.
electrical safetyTECH.cover with material to prevent electricity flowTECH.
  • The wires are insulated to prevent shocks.
isolate shield
3.
isolationisolate or separate from external influences
  • The community tends to insulate itself from the outside world..
isolate separate shield
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protect oneself from unpleasant experiences
She tried to insulate herself from the criticism by avoiding social media.

Origin of insulate

Latin, insulatus (made into an island)

Examples of insulate in a sentence

  • The company offers services to insulate pipes against freezing.
  • They insulated the attic to save energy.
  • Pipes should be insulated to prevent freezing.
  • They decided to insulate the village from outside influences.
  • The company aims to insulate its operations from market fluctuations.

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  1. French:isoler, séparer, ...
  2. German:dämmen, abschotten, ...
  3. Italian:isolare, ...
  4. Spanish:aislar, separar, ...
  5. Portuguese:isolar, proteger, ...
  6. Chinese:绝缘, 隔离, ...
  7. Japanese:断熱する, 絶縁する, ...
  8. Arabic:عَزَلَ, غَطَّى, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְבַדֵּד, לְהִסְתַּגֵּר, ...
  10. Russian:изолировать, обособлять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ізолювати, ...
  12. Hindi:रोधक परत लगाना, ढकना, ...
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