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
Recent Examples on the Web
The railroad said it was obliged under law to ship the vermiculite, which was used in insulation and for other commercial purposes, and that W.R. Grace employees had concealed the health hazards from the railroad.
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Amy Beth Hanson, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2024
Earthships use trash as insulation to keep them comfortable inside.
—Ginger Zee, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2024
The SouthPark blaze was apparently sparked when spray foam insulation caught fire on the ground floor, fire officials said.
—Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2024
This bottle features a cupholder-friendly design and double-wall insulation to keep your drinks hot or cold for up to eight hours.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
The results confirm there is indeed lead at the bottom of the tumbler, which contains a pellet to seal the cup's vacuum insulation layer
A CT scan of Stanley’s viral Quencher cup has confirmed what the company has been saying all along: There’s only lead at the bottom of the cup.
—Jody Serrano / Gizmodo, Quartz, 18 Mar. 2024
The roofing was replaced with an insulating foam that helps keep the interior cool during hotter temperatures; insulation was added; and a custom stain was mixed so that the new replacement pieces match the Philippine mahogany paneling that is throughout the house.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024
However, a thinner mattress won’t provide as much support or insulation as a thicker one.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
Plastic foam, which is often referred to as the brand name Styrofoam, is a particularly problematic kind of plastic that is common in food packaging, construction and insulation.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
Amy Beth Hanson, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2024
Earthships use trash as insulation to keep them comfortable inside.
—Ginger Zee, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2024
The SouthPark blaze was apparently sparked when spray foam insulation caught fire on the ground floor, fire officials said.
—Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2024
This bottle features a cupholder-friendly design and double-wall insulation to keep your drinks hot or cold for up to eight hours.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
The results confirm there is indeed lead at the bottom of the tumbler, which contains a pellet to seal the cup's vacuum insulation layer
A CT scan of Stanley’s viral Quencher cup has confirmed what the company has been saying all along: There’s only lead at the bottom of the cup.
—Jody Serrano / Gizmodo, Quartz, 18 Mar. 2024
The roofing was replaced with an insulating foam that helps keep the interior cool during hotter temperatures; insulation was added; and a custom stain was mixed so that the new replacement pieces match the Philippine mahogany paneling that is throughout the house.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024
However, a thinner mattress won’t provide as much support or insulation as a thicker one.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
Plastic foam, which is often referred to as the brand name Styrofoam, is a particularly problematic kind of plastic that is common in food packaging, construction and insulation.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Insulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insulation. Accessed 28 Apr. 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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