Simple Definition of lagging

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lagging

noun

British : a special material that is used to cover something (such as a pipe) to keep it from losing or gaining heat

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“Lagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/lagging. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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