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insulation

ihns-yuu-LAY-shuhn
noun
1
Material used to reduce the passage of heat, cold, sound, or electricity.
"They added extra insulation to the roof before winter."
2
The state or process of being protected or shielded from something.
"His wealth gave him a degree of insulation from everyday worries."

How to Use Insulation

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In plain EnglishThe material or effect that blocks something from getting through, whether that's cold air or unwanted influence.

Common pairings
thermal insulation sound insulation loft insulation

Word Forms

insulations plural

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