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Definition of insulation - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
building materialTECH. material that prevents heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or enteringTECH.
- The insulation in the walls keeps the house warm during winter..
2.
energyTECH. the process of insulating to prevent energy transferTECH.
- Insulation of the pipes is necessary to prevent freezing.
3.
separation statethe state of being insulated or isolated
- The insulation of the cabin made it feel cozy.
Expressions with insulation
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activity of installing or repairing material that protects against heat cold or noise
The insulation work in the new office building finished ahead of schedule.
degree to which a structure blocks noise passing through it
Thicker windows provide better sound insulation from traffic outside.
material or structure that reduces noise passing between places
We added acoustic insulation to keep the studio quiet.
foam material used to keep heat or sound from passing through
They added foam insulation inside the walls to reduce heating costs.
material or process that stops heat from passing through
Heat-insulation is important in cold climates.
material reducing heat transfer between objects
The house uses thermal insulation to save energy.
fibrous padding sold in rolls for heat and sound protection
They added blanket insulation to reduce drafts in the attic.
Origin of insulation
Latin, insulatus (made into an island) + -ion (noun suffix)
Terms with insulation included in their meaning
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clothing
providing insulation to keep the body warm
outdoor comfort
portable mat for comfort and insulation outdoors
clothing
jacket filled with soft feathers for insulation
insulation
stopping cold air from coming in through gaps
sound insulation
a sound easily passes through the walls
features
boot with insulation and waterproofing
food or insulation
thin metal sheet used for wrapping food or as an insulator
insulation
make a place stop letting in cold air
insulation
plastic tape used to insulate electrical wires
feathers
soft feathers from a goose used for insulation
bedding
bed covering with two fabric layers and insulation
insulation
insulated container keeping liquids hot or cold
material
soft feathers from a duck used for insulation
electronics
remove insulation from a wire
insulation
object placed to block drafts under doors or windows
electricity
undesirable flow of electric current through insulation
decorative sheets
thin sheets of silver used for decoration or insulation
tools
tool used to remove insulation from wires
building
cavity designed to hold air for insulation
insulation
window with two glass layers for insulation
construction
window with two layers of glass for insulation
insulation
concrete offering better insulation and ease of handling
material
fibrous material from melted minerals used for insulation or soundproofing
insulation
not allowing heat, sound, or electricity to pass
Examples of insulation in a sentence
They installed insulation to block out the noise. Proper insulation reduces heating bills. Insulation helps maintain indoor temperature. Proper insulation can reduce energy costs significantly. They checked the insulation before the winter season.
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- French:isolation, isolation thermique, ...
- German:Isolierung, Dämmung, ...
- Italian:isolamento, coibentazione, ...
- Spanish:aislamiento, protección, ...
- Portuguese:isolamento, proteção térmica, ...
- Chinese:绝缘材料, 隔热, ...
- Japanese:断熱材, 断熱, ...
- Arabic:عَزْل, عَزْل حَرارِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:בִּידוּד, בִּדוּד, ...
- Russian:изоляционный материал, изоляция, ...
- Ukrainian:ізоляція, утеплення, ...
- Hindi:रोधन सामग्री, इन्सुलेशन, ...
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