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
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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Sheetal Khedkar Rao, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
The Tensor series uses a double layer of reflective film insulation, with a baffled air chamber design, which helps keep it quiet.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 22 May 2025
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may 08, New Atlas, 8 May 2025
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Sheetal Khedkar Rao, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
The Tensor series uses a double layer of reflective film insulation, with a baffled air chamber design, which helps keep it quiet.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 22 May 2025
Moreover, Scarpa says a fundamental requirement for all buildings is proper insulation — not just in the roof and walls, but also under the floors.
—Khanh T.l. Tran, USA Today, 20 May 2025
It's also insulated with closed cell foam insulation, to try and mitigate the poor thermal performance of living in what's essentially a big metal box.
—Adam Williams
may 08, New Atlas, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for insulation
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“Insulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insulation. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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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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